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At least 12 people killed, more than 300 injured in strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- At least 12 people, including one American, were killed and 309 injured in a missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi officials reported, making it the deadliest attack in the Gulf since the Iran war began.
- The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen for the attack, which targeted terminals 3 and 4 and led to the airport's extended closure and widespread flight cancellations.
- The U.S. government condemned the attack, with President Trump considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while the State Department remains in close contact with Saudi partners.
- The escalation follows a Saudi-led military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen, with increased Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure raising regional security concerns, as highlighted by the UN special envoy.
- The attacks have disrupted international flights and raised risks for civil aviation, prompting warnings from multiple countries and aviation agencies about operating in Saudi airspace amid ongoing missile and drone threats.
