World · Middle East · 18 hrs ago
Riyadh airport flights halted after Houthi attacks kill 12 and injure hundreds
A series of attacks hit airports in Saudi Arabia this week, including King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for earlier attacks, saying they were retaliation for Saudi-backed airstrikes in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said the attacks killed 12 people, and Reuters reported more than 309 were injured.
King Khalid Airport has suspended operations for security reasons, leaving flights cancelled or diverted.
Several countries, including Australia, the United States, Britain, Germany and Canada, have advised people to avoid the airport.
Australia also advises travellers to reconsider trips to Saudi Arabia and to confirm flights with their airline before going to the airport.
US President Donald Trump said he was considering whether the United States should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis.
Flights to and from Riyadh were suspended or diverted after a series of attacks on Saudi airports left 12 people dead and more than 300 injured.
King Khalid International Airport suspended operations for security reasons, and hundreds of flights were cancelled.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for earlier attacks, saying they were retaliating for Saudi-backed airstrikes on Sanaa Airport.
The attacks began on Wednesday, local time, and the deadliest strike took place on Saturday.
Several governments, including Australia, the United States and Britain, advised people to avoid the airport.
- Who
- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for earlier attacks. The attacks killed 12 people and injured more than 300.
- What
- Attacks on Saudi airports prompted flights to and from Riyadh to be suspended or diverted.
- When
- The attacks began on Wednesday, local time, and continued through Saturday.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport in Saudi Arabia were targeted.
- Why
- The Houthis said the earlier attacks were retaliation for Saudi-backed airstrikes on Sanaa Airport in Yemen.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We may, we're going to look at it
The first attack targeted King Khalid and Abha airports.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority reported three Saudi nationals killed and said airport operations had resumed.
A third attack killed 12 people, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority.
Flights to and from Riyadh were suspended or diverted.
- Deaths
- 12
- Injuries
- More than 300
- Airport in Riyadh
- King Khalid International Airport
- Other airport targeted
- Abha airport
- First attacks
- Wednesday, local time
Sources
Related news
Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi attack
11 killed and 27 injured in tour bus crash in western Türkiye
Iran says US response to Hormuz reopening conditions is insufficient
Netanyahu seeks investigation into anonymous participants in Gaza documentary
Oil chiefs and BP withdraw from Riyadh energy conference after airport attack
Missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures more than 300
Attack injures several people and halts operations at Riyadh airport
Projectile hits Riyadh airport terminal in second attack in two days
Crews reportedly offered large rewards to cross Strait of Hormuz
US forces disable cargo ship accused of trying to breach Iran blockade
Indian man dies after Riyadh airport attack, embassy says
