Saudi officials: Riyadh airport attack kills 12, wounds more than 300
Saudi civil aviation authorities reported that an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, with some victims in critical condition. The dead included Saudi citizens and foreign nationals from several countries. The strike, one of several recent attacks on the airport, is expected to increase pressure on the U.S. and other allies to provide military support to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi civil aviation officials said the toll from the strike at King Khalid International Airport reached 12 dead and more than 300 wounded, some critically. Victims included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and one national each from the U.S., Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Sudan and Palestine. A regional official said a missile hit the complex containing domestic terminals 3 and 4.
The airport halted operations until midnight, flights were rerouted, and entrances were blocked. The Saudi-led coalition separately reported a projectile near Dammam's airport and an intercepted missile in Al-Kharj. President Trump said Washington might join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while Riyadh still promoted an energy conference.
The attack may deepen fear among travelers, airport workers, and residents in Riyadh, while foreign governments could tighten travel advisories. Families of victims and expatriate communities may face grief and uncertainty. If fighting widens, Saudi society could see greater security restrictions and economic strain, and global oil markets may react, affecting consumers beyond the region.