'Another hit' - The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been evacuated and air traffic halted following another attack. The incident is part of an escalating conflict between Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition.
Why it matters
The ongoing attacks on Saudi infrastructure highlight the persistent instability in the Middle East and the regional security risks posed by the Yemen conflict.
CAIRO (AP): Two regional officials on Saturday say the airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again.
One official said the Riyadh airport has been evacuated, and the other said air traffic has stopped. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak to the media.
King Khalid International Airport has been targeted multiple times this week, with three Saudi civilians including a pilot killed on Thursday.
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