Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, were killed and several people of different nationalities were wounded in two attacks targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reported the strikes, which were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The assault marked the deadliest incident in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces launched a major military offensive against the Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
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- ✓ Three Saudi citizens were killed in two Thursday attacks targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft.
- ✓ An airline pilot was among the three Saudi citizens killed in the airport attacks.
- ✓ Several people of different nationalities were wounded in the strikes.
- ✓ The attacks were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
What changed
Saudi aviation authorities confirmed the death toll and casualties from the Thursday strikes following claims by Houthi rebels.
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3 Killed in Houthi-Claimed Attacks on Riyadh Airport
Three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, were killed and several people of different nationalities were wounded in two attacks targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reported the strikes, which were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The assault marked the deadliest incident in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces launched a major military offensive against the Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
Why it matters
The strikes mark a major escalation in the regional conflict, following a military offensive launched by Saudi Arabia and allied forces against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Simultaneously, Iranian media reported massive explosions in the Hormuz Strait, raising tensions across the region. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed a firm response to the airport assault.
What is confirmed
- Three Saudi citizens were killed in two Thursday attacks targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft.
- An airline pilot was among the three Saudi citizens killed in the airport attacks.
- Several people of different nationalities were wounded in the strikes.
- The attacks were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
- The attacks were the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces launched a major military offensive against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Still unconfirmed
- Iranian media reported massive explosions in the Hormuz Strait.
What to watch next
- The nature and timing of the Saudi-led coalition's promised firm response.
- Further updates on the condition of people wounded in the attacks.
- Developments regarding the reported explosions in the Hormuz Strait.
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- AP News — Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels
- CNBC — Pilot killed in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'firm' response
- Fox News — Attacks on airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia leave 3 dead as Iran-backed Houthis escalate conflict
- Yahoo — Houthis attack Saudi Arabian international airport, kill 3
- www.ctvnews.ca — Airport attacks in Riyadh: 3 killed, Saudi officials say
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