Riyadh airport hit again by Houthi strike, killing one and wounding 11

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A projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack came a day after a Houthi missile strike on the same facility killed 12 people and wounded more than 300. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed both attacks and warned airlines and travellers to stay away from Saudi airports. The Saudi-led coalition said an "unidentified projectile" caused a fire. The Houthis have hit Riyadh's airport three times in a week. The UAE issued flight cancellations extending into Tuesday, and the US FAA told American carriers to exercise caution on Saudi routes. Saudi Arabia is preparing to host major events to attract foreign investment.

Why it matters：Repeated strikes on Saudi Arabia's main airport show the Houthis can reach the heart of the kingdom's power, raising the risk of a wider regional war that could draw in the US and disrupt Gulf energy and aviation.

Key points

  • Saturday's strike killed 12 and injured more than 300, the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade.
  • The Houthis warned airlines and travellers to avoid Saudi airports after the attacks.
  • The UAE extended flight cancellations to Tuesday and the US FAA issued a caution notice for US carriers.

Sources (original reporting)

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