Airstrikes targeted Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport, killing one person and injuring 11, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The attack occurred on Sunday, marking a second strike on the airport in less than a day. The first attack, also claimed by the Houthi militia, killed at least a dozen people and led to the suspension of airport operations.
The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has intensified attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including drone strikes on the airport. Saudi officials have condemned the attacks, calling them acts of terrorism. Yemen’s cabinet recently approved a draft law to classify the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, aiming to criminalize their activities and financing.
International reactions have followed the attacks. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have jointly condemned the Houthi strikes, urging an end to the violence. Iran, while offering assistance to Saudi Arabia, has not clarified its influence over the Houthi rebels. The situation remains volatile as regional tensions continue to rise.
The attacks have also impacted global markets, contributing to a drop in oil prices following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine. Despite the economic ripple effects, the focus remains on the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels, with both sides continuing to escalate hostilities.
