Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopen
Explosions were reported in Riyadh as the international airport attempted to resume operations following a two-week closure due to Houthi attacks. The incident occurs amidst escalating regional tensions and ongoing military conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing security instability in the Middle East and the direct impact of the Yemen conflict on regional infrastructure and aviation.
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopen left Aerial view photo of Riyadh International Airport (RUH) in Saudi Arabia. File Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/bmltj5/article71622940.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2152424866.jpg Boarding1Now Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 15, 2023: Aerial view photo of Riyadh International Airport (RUH) in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks Riyadh Explosions rang out in the Saudi capital on Sunday (October 25, 2026), as the kingdom was due to reopen Riyadh international airport despite repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthis. Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks storyline 1 Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks.
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