Houthis say they carried out new strikes on Riyadh airport
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday. Saudi aviation officials said one person, a Pakistani resident, was killed and 11 others were injured. The assault came after a Saturday strike killed at least 12 people, the deadliest attack on Saudi territory in more than ten years.
The Houthi movement said it conducted Sunday’s strikes on Riyadh’s international airport. Saudi aviation authorities reported that a Pakistani resident was killed and 11 people were hurt. Saturday’s earlier attack killed at least 12, the worst loss of life on Saudi territory in over ten years.
The Saudi-led coalition also reported intercepting a drone in the kingdom’s east after an attack was reported at Dammam airport. UK maritime authorities said a tanker near Oman’s Sohar anchorage was hit by a drone, with crew evacuation under way. Oil prices rose Monday amid the escalation.
The strikes could deepen insecurity for residents, travelers, and aviation workers in Riyadh and eastern Saudi Arabia, while families of victims face grief and disruption. Rising oil prices may add cost pressures for consumers and businesses beyond the region. Diplomatic contacts between Saudi and Iranian officials, along with Iran’s offer to facilitate dialogue, could shape whether tensions ease or widen, affecting regional stability and civilian safety.