World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
A missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300. Saudi officials and the Saudi coalition have vowed a major response and retaliation. In the aftermath, Riyadh schools switched to remote learning, though organizers state major Saudi conferences will proceed. The Houthis have renewed warnings for passengers to avoid Saudi airports and issued new threats against Saudi airspace. The United States is currently evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia in military actions against the Houthi group.
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- ✓ A missile attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people.
- ✓ More than 300 people were injured in the Riyadh airport strike.
- ✓ Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.
- ✓ The Saudi coalition vowed retaliation for the strike.
What changed
Saudi officials confirmed 12 deaths and over 300 injuries following a missile strike on Riyadh airport.
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Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills 12
A missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300. Saudi officials and the Saudi coalition have vowed a major response and retaliation. In the aftermath, Riyadh schools switched to remote learning, though organizers state major Saudi conferences will proceed. The Houthis have renewed warnings for passengers to avoid Saudi airports and issued new threats against Saudi airspace. The United States is currently evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia in military actions against the Houthi group.
Why it matters
The attack follows a week of Houthi strikes targeting Saudi infrastructure. This escalation highlights the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed rebels. It also raises questions regarding the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's military defense systems.
What is confirmed
- A missile attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people.
- More than 300 people were injured in the Riyadh airport strike.
- Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The Saudi coalition vowed retaliation for the strike.
- Riyadh schools moved to remote learning after the attack.
- The Houthis warned passengers against using Saudi airports.
Still unconfirmed
- The Saudi warning system remained silent before the airport attacks.
- 18 people died and over 350 were injured in airport attacks over a five-day period.
What to watch next
- Decision by the US government on whether to join Saudi Arabia in attacks against the Houthis.
- Details of the vowed Saudi retaliation response.
- Further threats or actions by the Houthis regarding Saudi airspace.
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- WSJ — Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Saudi Capital’s Airport in Damaging New Attack
- CNN — Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport, say eyewitnesses
- The New York Times — Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, Diplomats Say, After Week of Houthi Strikes
- CBS News — At least 12 people killed, more than 300 injured in strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
- Al Jazeera — World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
- Yahoo — At least 12 killed and hundreds injured in attack on Riyadh airport
- The Times of Israel — Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after deadly attack on airport
- www.aljazeera.com — World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh ...
- AP News — Missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital kills 12 people and injures over 300
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