Two people were killed and eight injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to officials. The attack, which occurred Wednesday evening, has raised concerns about the safety of critical infrastructure in the region. The incident follows a series of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia.
The attack involved a Saudi citizen and an Indian national, with injuries ranging from minor to serious. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority reported that airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal. Damage was being assessed, but no immediate claims were made by the Houthis.
The U.S. State Department has ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid a surge in Houthi attacks. The move follows a series of attacks on civilian targets, including an incident at an oil facility that also resulted in casualties. The U.S. has previously ordered non-essential staff to leave the Gulf ahead of its war against Iran.
The U.S. is reportedly developing plans to restart the war on Iran, though President Trump has indicated he will not do so before the November elections. The U.S. military is scaling back its presence in the region, and the Saudi government continues to face a barrage of attacks from the Houthis.