One killed, 8 injured in Saudi airport attack amid US order for diplomats to leave
An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia resulted in one death and multiple injuries, prompting the U.S. to order diplomats to leave the region. The incident is part of a broader series of strikes attributed to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia poses significant risks to regional stability and international diplomatic relations.
A Saudi resident was killed and eight others were injured when an attack struck King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, late on Wednesday, according to the country's Civil Aviation Authority.The airport, located on the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar, also sustained material damage, the authority said early on Thursday. Flightradar24, a global flight-tracking service, said on X that aircraft were being diverted away from the airport following the incident.Saudi authorities have not identified those responsible for the attack or disclosed further details. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have also not commented on the incident.Saudi Arabia reports drone interceptionsThe attack comes amid a wider series of strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, including attacks on airports, shipping routes and energy infrastructure.
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