Why are the Houthis striking Saudi airports?
Summary
The Yemen-based Houthi group has carried out multiple attacks on several Saudi airports, killing and injuring people and disrupting air travel. These attacks come after the collapse of a ceasefire and increased fighting between the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, and Yemeni government forces supported by Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing one person and injuring several others.
- Other targeted Saudi airports include King Fahd International Airport (Dammam), Abha International Airport, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Jazan), and Najran Airport.
- Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, have also attacked Houthi-held airports in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital.
- The Houthis control Sanaa and parts of northwestern Yemen since 2014.
- Fighting is ongoing around Mocha and Dhubab, two strategic cities on Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
- Saudi Arabia suspended flights at Riyadh’s airport after the attacks, and airlines like Lufthansa and Air France-KLM canceled or delayed flights.
- The UK, France, and Germany advised their citizens to avoid Riyadh due to safety concerns.
- Despite the attacks, major Saudi energy and investment conferences are continuing as planned.
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