Saudi Says 3 Killed In Houthi Attacks On Its Airports As Conflict Deepens
Three people were killed following Houthi-led attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, including a ballistic missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government.
Why it matters
This escalation threatens regional stability and global energy security, as the conflict increasingly targets critical infrastructure within Saudi Arabia.
The Iran-backed fighters earlier took responsibility for a flurry of attacks that included firing a ballistic missile…
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