Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

Key Points:

• King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was hit by a second missile strike in two days, causing a fire and injuries, following a deadly attack the previous day that killed 13 people and injured over 300.
• The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks, warning airlines and passengers against using Saudi airports and threatening continued strikes on all Saudi airports except those in Mecca and Medina.
• Saudi and coalition forces intercepted some missiles near the airport, while the Houthis cited retaliation for Saudi support of Yemeni government forces and an airstrike on Sanaa airport.
• The strikes have drawn international condemnation, with the US and UK considering increased support for Saudi Arabia and issuing travel advisories against parts of Saudi Arabia near Yemen.
• The escalation follows the collapse of a 2022 ceasefire between the Houthis and Saudi-led coalition, marking the deadliest attacks on a Gulf Arab country since the conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran began in February.