Several wounded in Riyadh airport attack, operations suspended, Saudi aviation authority says
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Several wounded in Riyadh airport attack, operations suspended, Saudi aviation authority says

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Key Points:

  • An attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh wounded several people and forced a suspension of airport operations, with no immediate claim of responsibility amid escalating missile strikes by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
  • The airport had been targeted twice earlier in the week, resulting in four deaths and highlighting Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities; notably, no early warning was issued before Saturday's attack.
  • US President Donald Trump indicated the US might join Saudi Arabia in strikes against the Houthis, stating a decision would be made soon following the recent attack.
  • Multiple international airlines, including Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, canceled or diverted flights to Riyadh due to security concerns, while major upcoming energy and investment conferences in the city are still planned to proceed.
  • Embassies from the US, UK, Ireland, and Canada issued warnings and advisories to their citizens regarding the airport and surrounding areas amid ongoing military activity.

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