Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
Smoke and flames were reported near Riyadh's international airport following claims by Houthi rebels of drone and missile attacks on Saudi infrastructure. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the specific targets, though the Houthis claim to have struck sensitive sites and an Aramco facility.
Why it matters
Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure pose a significant threat to global oil supply stability and regional security.
Smoke and flames have been seen near Riyadh's international airport as Yemen's Houthis claim to have attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital.
Saudi Arabia had sent alerts warning of potential danger around Riyadh but has not yet confirmed the Houthis' claims.
The Iran-backed Houthis have been launching attacks against Saudi cities, energy infrastructure and shipping, creating new threats to global oil supplies.
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Saudi Arabia had sent alerts on Saturday, local time, warning of potential danger around Riyadh, amid an escalation in Houthi attacks in the kingdom.
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