Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Summary
Yemen's Houthis threatened more attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports after a missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people and wounded hundreds. The airport remains closed, and Saudi Arabia and other countries warned people to stay away while President Trump condemned the attack and considered military options with Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The attack on Riyadh’s airport killed 12 people, including a U.S. citizen, and injured about 309 others.
- The airport remains closed, and flights have been redirected to other locations.
- The Houthis warned they would target more Saudi airports, excluding holy sites Mecca and Medina.
- Saudi Arabia moved schools in Riyadh to online learning due to security concerns.
- The Houthis are backed by Iran and are fighting against Saudi Arabia in the Yemeni conflict.
- President Donald Trump and other world leaders condemned the attack and expressed support for Saudi Arabia.
- Several countries, including the U.S., Britain, Germany, Australia, and Canada, advised their citizens to avoid the airport.
- The recent attacks came one week after a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against the Houthis.
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