Live: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after deadly Houthi attacks
Summary
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of Riyadh’s main airport after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused deaths and damage. The government has not said when the airport will reopen. Meanwhile, several countries, including Iran and China, expressed concern about the conflict’s escalation.Key Facts
- Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed after deadly attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension to check the safety and readiness of the airport.
- The closure’s end date was not announced.
- The Houthis are backed by Iran and have intensified attacks on Saudi targets recently.
- Iran expressed concern and offered to help facilitate dialogue between the parties.
- China condemned the Houthi attacks and voiced worry about the conflict’s escalation.
- The attacks killed 14 people over two days at the airport.
- Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the kingdom must respond seriously to the attacks.
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