Foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia have joined a blood donation campaign following recent Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300. The campaign, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on October 6, saw British embassy staff in Riyadh donate blood as a show of solidarity. The attacks, attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi group, have prompted increased military activity, with Saudi air defenses intercepting missiles and responding with counterstrikes.
Saudi civil defense reported one person injured in Riyadh after debris from an intercepted missile fell on a residential area, damaging 15 homes. Earlier reports indicated four people were injured in a similar incident, with residential areas affected by falling missile fragments. The Houthi group has vowed to continue targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities, escalating the conflict.
The violence follows a series of attacks, including a fire at the Aramco building in Dhahran, though no casualties were reported. The conflict has intensified with both sides exchanging fire, with new explosions reported in Riyadh. The Muslim World League has condemned the Houthi attacks, highlighting the growing hostility between Saudi Arabia and the group, which controls Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.
The situation reflects a broader regional conflict that has seen increased military engagement since February 2026, with the Houthi group threatening further attacks on Saudi infrastructure. The ongoing clashes underscore the deepening tensions between Saudi Arabia and its regional adversaries, with both sides demonstrating continued resolve in their military posturing.
