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Saudi Arabia Closes Riyadh Airport After at Least 12 Killed in Houthi Missile Attack

At least 12 people were killed and over 300 injured in a missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The attack, claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, led to the suspension of flights and closure of the airport. The incident marks a major escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

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  • ✓ At least 12 people were killed in the missile attack on Riyadh airport.
  • ✓ Over 300 people were injured in the missile attack on Riyadh airport.
  • ✓ The attack on Riyadh airport was carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
  • ✓ The missile attack on Riyadh airport led to the suspension of flights and closure of the airport.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The airport was closed and flights suspended after the missile attack, which killed 12 people and injured over 300.

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  1. Saudi Arabia Closes Riyadh Airport After Houthi Missile Attack

    At least 12 people were killed and over 300 injured in a missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The attack, claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, led to the suspension of flights and closure of the airport. The incident marks a major escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

    Why it matters

    The attack on Riyadh airport is part of a series of escalating strikes by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is linked to the broader Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict. The Houthis have been launching missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities and infrastructure, including oil facilities.

    What is confirmed

    • At least 12 people were killed in the missile attack on Riyadh airport.
    • Over 300 people were injured in the missile attack on Riyadh airport.
    • The attack on Riyadh airport was carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
    • The missile attack on Riyadh airport led to the suspension of flights and closure of the airport.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Houthi rebels have threatened further strikes on Saudi airspace.

    What to watch next

    • Further escalation of the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia
    • Saudi Arabia's response to the attack on Riyadh airport
    • International reaction to the attack and its implications for regional stability
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
    2. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    3. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Kremlin says Trump welcomed Russia’s effort in Iran deal
    4. WSJ — Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Saudi Capital’s Airport in Damaging New Attack
    5. www.cnbc.com — The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again ...
    6. The New York Times — Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, Diplomats Say, After Week of Houthi Strikes
    7. www.cnn.com — Multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi aviation authority says
    8. CBS News — At least 12 people killed, more than 300 injured in strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say
    9. dw.com — Saudi Arabia: 12 killed, hundreds injured in Riyadh strike
    10. www.cbsnews.com — Houthis issue new threat against Saudi airspace after deadly ...
    11. www.aljazeera.com — Attack on airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh, leaves several injured | Conflict News | Al Jazeera
    12. www.theguardian.com — Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly ...
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