Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300, Saudi Arabia says

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   Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12 and Injures Over 300

   A missile strike on the international airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others, according to Saudi authorities. The attack marks a major escalation in a week of persistent Houthi strikes targeting Saudi air links in an effort to isolate the kingdom. In response to the growing violence, the United States stated it is weighing joining the military fight against the Yemen-based Houthis. Meanwhile, Riyadh airport will remain closed at least until the weekend following the deadly barrage, and commercial carriers such as Delta have delayed launching services to Saudi Arabia.

   Why it matters

   The relentless series of strikes by Iran-aligned Houthi forces has severely disrupted air travel and fueled widespread fears of a broader Middle East conflict. These attacks seek to sever Saudi Arabia from the rest of the world by targeting critical transport hubs. The United States is now evaluating its military involvement to counter the threat, while regional tensions remain exceptionally high.

   What is confirmed

   • An attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, according to Saudi Arabia.
   • Riyadh airport will remain closed at least until the weekend amid deadly strikes by Yemen-based Houthis.
   • The United States is weighing joining Saudi military operations against the Houthis.
   • Delta delayed the launch of its nonstop service to Saudi Arabia over the airport attacks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iran's Houthi allies killed 3 in a separate strike on a Saudi airport.

   What to watch next

   • Decisions by the United States on whether to join military operations against the Houthis
   • The reopening schedule of Riyadh airport beyond the weekend
   • Further updates from Saudi authorities regarding casualties and damage from ongoing strikes
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. CBS News — Live Updates: Iran's Houthi allies kill 3 in strike on Saudi airport as Trump rules out pre-midterms strikes
   2. WSJ — Houthis Bombard Saudi Air Links in Effort to Cut Kingdom Off From Rest of World
   3. Fox News — Trump says he stopped Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon and 'blowing up' Middle East
   4. CNN — Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport, say eyewitnesses
   5. The New York Times — Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, Diplomats Say, After Week of Houthi Strikes
   6. Al Jazeera — Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300, Saudi Arabia says
   7. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
   8. NDTV — 12 Killed, Over 300 Injured In Missile Attack On Saudi's Riyadh Airport
   9. www.ctvnews.ca — Riyadh airport attack: 12 killed, over 300 injured
   10. www.dw.com — Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise fears of wider war
   11. www.upi.com — Delta delays launch of service to Saudi Arabia over attacks on airport
   12. www.ms.now — Houthis launch another deadly strike on Saudi airport, a day after 12 were killed
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