A Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian airport killed 12 people and injured 309, including a Bangladeshi Islamic scholar. The attack targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to reports. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the city.
Global leaders, including 176 Islamic figures, condemned the attacks, calling them a crime against safety and the sanctity of religious sites. They expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia’s security efforts. The attack also led to the temporary suspension of flights by Qatar Airways to Riyadh and Dammam.
The Federal Government of Nigeria called the attack a dangerous escalation. Civil defense officials in Saudi Arabia stated the threat to Riyadh residents has passed but urged continued caution. The attack is part of a broader pattern of Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure, with recent strikes including missile and drone attacks.
The Houthi group, based in Yemen, has been accused of targeting Saudi cities and infrastructure. The attacks have raised concerns about regional security and the impact on international travel and religious pilgrimages. The Saudi government continues to investigate how the missiles bypassed its defenses.
