Delta Air Lines has postponed its Atlanta-to-Riyadh flight service until March following attacks on Saudi's King Khalid International Airport by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister vowed a 'serious' response to Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities, with the kingdom testing its resilience against the group's escalating violence. The attacks have led to multiple strikes on Riyadh's airport, including a recent incident that left 18 dead.
The Houthi movement claims the attacks are a retaliation for Saudi aggression in Yemen, while Saudi officials emphasize the need for a 'decisive' response. Meanwhile, airlines including Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have suspended flights to Riyadh due to 'regional disruption' from the ongoing conflict.