French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by Houthis
Summary
The French embassy in Saudi Arabia advised its citizens not to travel to or use the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam due to recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. These attacks come amid increased fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Iran-backed Houthis, which has also disrupted air travel in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The French embassy warned citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports because of security concerns.
- Houthis have launched missile attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week.
- Riyadh’s main airport remained closed after a deadly missile strike on Saturday that killed at least 12 people.
- The conflict is part of a wider regional fight involving Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Houthis, and Iran.
- Saudi Arabia is conducting strikes on Houthi-held areas and supporting Yemeni government forces.
- The Saudi-led coalition asked civilians to evacuate an oil company facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, ahead of a military operation.
- Houthis threatened strong retaliation for any attacks on Sanaa, including strikes in Riyadh.
- Houthis warned workers near Saudi Aramco oil sites to leave, calling these facilities their targets.
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