A Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to reports. The attack targeted a passenger terminal on Saturday. The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, backed by Saudi Arabia, vowed a firm response. US President Donald Trump condemned the strike as "not acceptable."
Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, coalition spokesman, called the attack a war crime under international humanitarian law. The strike marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi-led forces. The attack followed a series of clashes in the region, with both sides accusing each other of escalating hostilities.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been fighting Saudi Arabia and its allies in Yemen since 2015. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis. The recent attack on the airport is one of the deadliest in the war. The Saudi-led coalition has previously warned of severe consequences for attacks on civilian infrastructure.
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with Washington considering renewed military action against Iranian-backed groups. Trump's comments on the attack reflect his broader stance on regional conflicts, where he has often criticized Iran's influence. The situation underscores the complex and volatile nature of the Middle East conflict.
