Riyadh airport hit again as Trump weighs U.S. role in Saudi operations
A second projectile hit Riyadh’s main international airport on Sunday, injuring people, after a deadly missile strike there killed at least 13 and wounded more than 300. President Donald Trump said the United States might join Saudi military operations against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The same roundup also covered Hurricane Isaias, which caused at least four deaths and left nearly 400,000 people without power in Florida and Alabama.
A second unidentified projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, causing injuries, according to Saudi civil aviation officials. They did not give a casualty number and said crews were evaluating damage and facility safety.
The prior day’s missile attack at the same airport killed at least 13 and wounded over 300, Saudi authorities said. It was the kingdom’s deadliest such strike in ten years and intensified the Houthi campaign from Yemen against a major oil exporter. Trump said Washington might join Saudi operations against the Iran-backed group.
If Washington joins Saudi operations, the conflict could widen, potentially putting U.S. personnel and regional civilians at greater risk. Repeated strikes on Riyadh’s airport may unsettle travelers and raise security concerns in Saudi Arabia, while any disruption to oil exports could affect global energy markets. The hurricane’s aftermath may also strain local emergency services and displace residents in Florida and Alabama. These developments may shape public debate over military involvement and disaster preparedness.