Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12

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   Saudi Arabia Vows Response After Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

   Saudi Arabia has promised a major retaliation after Iran-backed Houthi militants struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attack killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, marking the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade. The Houthis have since renewed warnings against Saudi airports. In response to the escalation, Donald Trump stated he is going to look at joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against the Houthi militants. The airport remains shut as the kingdom faces additional missile and drone strikes.

   Why it matters

   This escalation restarts the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks target the heart of Saudi Arabia's strategic ambitions and test its air defense capabilities. The involvement of Iran-backed forces increases the risk of a wider regional conflict.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran-backed Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
   • The strike on the Riyadh airport resulted in at least 12 deaths.
   • Saudi Arabia has vowed a major response to the airport strike.
   • The Houthis have issued new warnings regarding Saudi airports and airspace.

   Still unconfirmed

   • One person died and 11 were injured in the latest Riyadh airport attack.

   What to watch next

   • Official announcement of the Saudi military response
   • Decision by Donald Trump on joining the fight against Houthis
   • Reports on the operational status of King Khalid International Airport
   Sources used for this update (30)

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   2. CNN — How a series of miscalculations restarted Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen
   3. WSJ — Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Saudi Capital’s Airport in Damaging New Attack
   4. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis renew warning over Saudi airports after deadly Riyadh attack
   5. The Washington Post — Saudi Arabia vows major response after Houthi strike on airport kills 12, injures 309
   6. CNBC — Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
   7. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions
   8. www.cbsnews.com — Houthis issue new threat against Saudi airspace after deadly ...
   9. CNN — Saudi Arabia will have to respond to Houthi airport attack - but the choices are stark
   10. Al Jazeera — Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
   11. The New York Times — Saudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of Strikes
   12. Bloomberg.com — Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Raise Risk of Escalation
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