Riyadh airport strike kills 12, Saudi Arabia threatens 'decisive' response
Summary
A missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, killing 12 people and injuring over 300. Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels and promised a strong response, while the attack has increased tensions in the region.Key Facts
- The strike occurred at Riyadh’s international airport, causing 12 deaths and over 300 injuries.
- Saudi Arabia’s coalition called the attack a "full-fledged war crime" and blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen.
- Four Saudis and several foreign nationals, including a US citizen, were among the dead.
- The attack led to suspension of airport operations and damage assessments.
- Doctors were urgently called to handle the emergency, including wounded pilgrims going to Mecca.
- Riyadh schools shifted to remote learning for a week due to security concerns.
- President Donald Trump suggested the US might join military action against the Houthis.
- This event is the deadliest attack inside Saudi Arabia in over ten years and follows the collapse of a truce in the Yemen civil war.
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