A Houthi missile attack struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, killing 12 people and injuring over 300, including six Pakistanis. A fire broke out at the site. The attack followed a previous strike on the same airport the day before, which also targeted civilian infrastructure. The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen confirmed the latest strike, which hit the same terminal complex.
The R4 Group, comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye, condemned the attacks, calling for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian facilities. Saudi officials later raised the death toll to 13. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for both attacks, warning airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to seek non-military solutions to the ongoing crisis, as Houthi missile strikes continue. The US, under former President Donald Trump, is reportedly considering joining Saudi-led strikes against the Houthis. The attacks have intensified regional tensions, with the R4 Group warning of further escalation.
The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has seen repeated attacks on Saudi infrastructure. The recent strikes mark a new phase of hostilities, with both sides accusing each other of escalating violence. The international community remains closely watching the developments as the conflict continues to impact regional stability.
