Riyadh Airport Resumes Flight Operations Despite Houthi's "Unsafe" Warning

Riyadh's international airport has resumed operations following a two-week closure caused by Houthi strikes. Despite the resumption, the Iran-backed group has issued warnings of further potential attacks on the Saudi capital.
Why it matters
The situation underscores ongoing regional security tensions in the Middle East and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to militant activity.
Riyadh: Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on…
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