12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say
Summary
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi authorities. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels as the conflict in Yemen and the wider region escalated.
Key Points
- Saudi authorities said the latest attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300.
- The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have intensified attacks on airports, oil infrastructure and other targets in Saudi Arabia.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would consider joining Saudi strikes against the rebels, while the U.S. condemned the attack after an American citizen was killed.
- Air traffic to Riyadh and other Saudi airports has been disrupted as multiple airlines suspended flights and aviation authorities warned of increased risks.
