Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Riyadh airport, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed forces. The attack resulted in casualties and damage to aircraft, prompting a temporary disruption of airport operations.
Why it matters
This escalation represents a major security threat in the region and directly impacts international aviation and regional stability.
Smoke and flames rise from Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport after Houthis say they attacked it on Thursday. Smoke and flames rise from Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport after Houthis say they attacked it on Thursday. Saudi Arabia Three Saudis killed in Riyadh airport attack claimed by Houthis Attack is deadliest in kingdom since it launched major military offensive with allies against Houthis in Yemen
Prefer the Guardian on Google Three Saudi citizens have been killed and several other people were wounded in attacks targeting Riyadh airport for which Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility, Saudi officials have said.
The attack late on Thursday was the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces in neighbouring Yemen launched a major military offensive last weekend against the Iran-backed Houthis.
It was also a significant escalation in the latest front in the Iran war, which has kept oil prices and markets jumpy.
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