A deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi aviation authorities. The attack, which occurred on October 10, targeted the airport and left several victims in critical condition. The victims included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualties and stated that injured individuals were receiving medical care in Riyadh hospitals. In response, residents in the capital organized blood donation drives to support the victims. The attack has prompted international attention, with the United Nations and the European Union condemning the violence.
President Donald Trump warned that the United States may join Saudi Arabia in retaliatory strikes against the Houthis, an Iran-backed group based in Yemen. The Houthis have previously claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi airports and have issued new threats against Saudi airspace and airports ahead of the WWE Crown Jewel event.
The attack has disrupted travel between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with Air Cairo suspending flights to Riyadh. Canada has also issued travel advisories, warning citizens of the risks associated with visiting parts of Saudi Arabia.
The incident marks the deadliest attack on Riyadh’s airport in a decade, escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The situation remains under close scrutiny as regional and global powers assess the implications of the violence.
