Saudi capital airport hit again, sparking evacuations, reports say
Summary
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by an attack causing evacuations and emergency response. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen claim they carried out the attack as part of ongoing conflict due to Saudi support for Yemen’s government.Key Facts
- A loud blast at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport led to its evacuation on a recent Saturday.
- More than a dozen ambulances arrived at the airport after the blast.
- Saudi officials have not officially commented on the attack.
- The Houthis are a rebel group in Yemen, supported by Iran, fighting against Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
- Three Saudi nationals, including a pilot, were killed in previous attacks on Saudi airports by the Houthis.
- The conflict worsened after Houthis took control of key areas along the Red Sea coast, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical shipping route.
- A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis since 2015 to restore Yemen’s government.
- A ceasefire in 2022 reduced fighting temporarily but broke down in July, with the Houthis launching missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets.
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