Saudi Arabia's Airport Attack Kills 12, Coalition Vows Retaliation

A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 12 fatalities and 309 injuries, with some victims in critical condition. The Saudi-led coalition attributed the attack to Yemen's Ansar Allah rebels, also known as the Houthis, labeling it a "full-fledged war crime" due to the civilian casualties.

This incident marks the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. The fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.

Witnesses reported scenes of panic at the airport, with passengers fleeing for safety. Following the attack, airport operations were suspended as authorities began assessing the damage.

The strike escalates tensions in the region, coinciding with renewed fighting between the Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. Concerns have grown regarding a potential wider regional conflict, especially with indications that Washington may consider military action against the Houthis.