Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels
Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others wounded in two Thursday attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation. Subsequent reporting indicates the death toll may have risen to at least 12 people, including one American, with more than 300 others injured in a Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport. The attacks prompted airlines to suspend flights to the Saudi capital. US President Donald Trump stated that Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis.
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- ✓ Three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday.
- ✓ Houthi rebels claimed the attack on Riyadh airport.
- ✓ Airlines suspended flights to the Saudi capital.
What changed
Saudi authorities reported that attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels resulted in multiple casualties and flight suspensions.
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Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave Multiple Dead
Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others wounded in two Thursday attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation. Subsequent reporting indicates the death toll may have risen to at least 12 people, including one American, with more than 300 others injured in a Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport. The attacks prompted airlines to suspend flights to the Saudi capital. US President Donald Trump stated that Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis.
Why it matters
The airport strikes mark the deadliest attacks in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces launched a major military offensive against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels last weekend. The escalation comes amid a broader regional conflict involving the US and Iran. Separately, Israel announced that the British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to function and 20 diplomats will leave.
What is confirmed
- Three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday.
- Houthi rebels claimed the attack on Riyadh airport.
- Airlines suspended flights to the Saudi capital.
Still unconfirmed
- At least 12 people, including one American, were killed and 309 others injured in a strike Saturday on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
- President Donald Trump stated that Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis.
- Iranian media reported massive explosions in the Hormuz Strait.
What to watch next
- Decisions by the US on whether to join Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis
- Official updates from Saudi authorities regarding the final casualty numbers from the airport attacks
- Further airline decisions on resuming flights to the Saudi capital
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