A missile attack hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 300, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The attack targeted the passenger terminal, causing significant damage and forcing the airport to close temporarily. The victims included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt.
The Saudi-led coalition blamed the attack on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attack marked the deadliest in any Gulf Arab country since the start of the Iran war. Local officials confirmed the casualties and described some injured as being in critical condition. The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation, with Pakistan and the US expressing strong disapproval.
The Houthi militia has been accused of launching attacks on Saudi and coalition targets in Yemen for years. The recent strike on Riyadh follows a pattern of escalating violence between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia’s military coalition. The US has reportedly considered joining Saudi-led strikes against the Houthis, with former President Donald Trump suggesting the possibility. The situation remains tense as regional tensions continue to rise.
