World · Middle East · 1 day ago
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport condemned as a dangerous escalation
Houthi rebels attacked the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
World leaders condemned the attack, calling it a dangerous escalation and saying it deliberately targeted civilians.
The Houthis have stepped up attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia since Yemen’s government army began a major offensive on Monday.
Saudi Arabia is an ally of Yemen’s government, while Iran supports the Houthis.
The rising attacks add to conflict on the Arabian Peninsula.
A Middle East analyst is set to discuss the escalation.
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The Houthi attack on Riyadh airport has been widely condemned internationally as an attack on a civilian target and a dangerous escalation.
Houthi attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia have increased significantly since the Yemeni government army launched a large-scale offensive on Monday.
Saudi Arabia is an ally of Yemen, while the Houthis are supported by Iran.
The report discussed the escalation with Middle East expert Abdou Bouzerda.
- Who
- Houthi rebels carried out the attack; international leaders condemned it.
- What
- An attack targeted the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Target
- Riyadh airport
- Attacking group
- Houthi rebels
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Yemeni government army
- Launched a large-scale offensive on Monday
- Houthi backer
- Iran
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