Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport, Wounding Multiple People, Canceling Flights
Summary
A missile hit a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, injuring several people and causing evacuations. This attack is part of ongoing fighting between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthi movement in Yemen. Several airlines canceled flights to and from Riyadh due to the security situation.Key Facts
- A missile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, wounding multiple people.
- The attack caused evacuations and ambulances were seen rushing to the scene.
- Several airlines, including Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, canceled flights involving Riyadh.
- About 266 flights were canceled and 219 delayed due to the airport closure and security concerns.
- This attack follows multiple recent strikes on the airport linked to the conflict between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
- The Houthis have claimed responsibility for previous attacks but had not immediately claimed this latest strike.
- The U.S. State Department advises caution for travel to Saudi Arabia due to missile and drone attacks and has a high-risk level for Yemen’s border region.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. may join Saudi military actions against the Houthis following the attack.
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