Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates
Summary
Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis and injured several others, prompting flight cancellations and renewed Saudi airstrikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa. The escalation has intensified fears over regional security, civil aviation, and global energy supplies ahead of a major oil meeting in Riyadh.
Key Points
- Thursday’s attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people and damaged a Saudia Airlines plane, according to Saudi authorities.
- Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Sanaa as the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Iran-backed group escalated.
- The Houthis threatened continued missile strikes on Saudi airspace, while airlines and aviation authorities warned of disruptions and safety risks.
- Riyadh’s upcoming WPC Energy Congress remained scheduled despite the deteriorating security situation.
