Saudi airport attack kills 12, injures 309; Houthi claims responsibility. A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people and injured 309, with the Houthis in Yemen claiming responsibility for the attack. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
The attack, which targeted the Saudi capital's international airport, was attributed to the Houthis, who are backed by Iran. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen has vowed to respond decisively to the attack, with coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki calling it a 'war crime.' The attack has also drawn condemnation from international figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The attack has led to heightened security measures and warnings from Western embassies in Riyadh, including those of Germany, the United States, Canada, and Spain. The U.S. embassy has advised citizens to avoid the airport, while the UK has updated travel advice for British nationals. The Houthis have not immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though they have previously issued warnings about targeting Saudi airspace.
The attack has intensified the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with the Saudi-led coalition launching hundreds of air strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen since fighting recommenced last month. The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks, with their foreign ministry stating that 'worse yet to come' if Saudi strikes continue.