Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has promised a 'serious' response following a series of deadly Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure. The conflict has resulted in multiple civilian casualties and heightened regional tensions.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on Saudi infrastructure threatens regional stability and global energy supply chains, marking a significant intensification of the Yemen conflict.
Figure caption, Watch: Footage from inside Riyadh's airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a "serious" response to the deadly attacks on the kingdom's airports and oil and gas facilities by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement.
"The events of recent weeks are serious. Our response must be equally serious," Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman told the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh.
On Sunday, a Pakistani man was killed in an attack on a terminal at the capital's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi authorities said. It came a day after a Houthi missile hit another terminal, killing 13 people and forcing its closure.
The Houthis said they launched the attacks in retaliation for "brutal Saudi aggression" against areas they control in western Yemen.
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