Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
A missile strike on King Khalid International airport in Riyadh killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 people, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack and strikes on other Saudi and Yemeni airports, warning that the worst is yet to come. Additionally, Houthi militants targeted the headquarters of Saudi oil company Aramco, damaging the top three floors of an executive building, including the office of the chief executive. Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have condemned the attacks.
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- ✓ A strike on King Khalid International airport killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 people.
- ✓ The Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes on Saudi and Yemeni airports.
- ✓ Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport.
- ✓ Riyadh Season postponed the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition to December 27-30.
What changed
Houthis claimed responsibility for the airport strikes and targeted the Aramco executive headquarters.
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Houthi Strikes Hit Riyadh Airport and Aramco Headquarters
A missile strike on King Khalid International airport in Riyadh killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 people, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack and strikes on other Saudi and Yemeni airports, warning that the worst is yet to come. Additionally, Houthi militants targeted the headquarters of Saudi oil company Aramco, damaging the top three floors of an executive building, including the office of the chief executive. Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have condemned the attacks.
Why it matters
The strikes occur as Saudi Arabia maintains an air campaign against the Houthis, who are fighting a ground war in Yemen. These attacks expose vulnerabilities in Saudi defense systems and increase pressure on the Crown Prince. International responses include travel warnings to Saudi Arabia and a statement from Donald Trump that he is "going to look at" joining Saudi Arabia against the Iran-backed Houthis.
What is confirmed
- A strike on King Khalid International airport killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 people.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes on Saudi and Yemeni airports.
- Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport.
- Riyadh Season postponed the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition to December 27-30.
Still unconfirmed
- Houthi strikes damaged the top three floors of the Aramco headquarters, including the CEO's office.
What to watch next
- Official Saudi military response to the Houthi airport and Aramco strikes
- Confirmation of US military involvement in the fight against Houthi militants
- Updates on travel advisories from foreign governments regarding Saudi Arabia
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- CNN — Saudi Arabia will have to respond to Houthi airport attack - but the choices are stark
- The New York Times — Saudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of Strikes
- WSJ — Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
- Al Jazeera — Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
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- Reuters — Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
- The Economist — World in Brief: Another missile hits Riyadh airport; Trump’s “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine
- Al Jazeera — Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
- www.jpost.com — 'Worst is yet to come:' Houthis claim responsibility for strikes on Saudi airports
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