A Saudi-led coalition confirmed a projectile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s international airport on Sunday, less than a day after a missile attack killed 12 people. The attack targeted the same complex housing terminals. The Saudi foreign minister, Faisal bin Farhan, discussed regional tensions and received Jordan’s support following the incident. The European Union condemned the assault.
Iran claimed the US accepted some of its peace terms but called the response inadequate. Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Khamis Mushait. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been engaged in a conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies in Yemen. The repeated attacks on Riyadh’s airport highlight the ongoing instability in the region.
The attacks come amid heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Houthi group has been accused of launching attacks on Saudi territory, leading to a military response. The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen since 2015. The recent strikes on the airport underscore the risk of further escalation. The situation remains volatile as both sides continue their military and diplomatic engagements.
