Saudi Arabia Faces New Wave of Houthi Missile and Drone Fire

· Politics · Saudi Arabia · Yemen

Saudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh's airport would remain shut for now, days after a deadly missile strike on a departure terminal claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition said it was dealing with more drones and missiles heading toward the kingdom. The repeated, simultaneous attacks pose one of the most serious security challenges to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in years and have disrupted Saudi aviation and oil facilities. Energy officials vowed a "serious response," underscoring a conflict that threatens to draw in more countries.

Why it matters：Sustained strikes on Saudi infrastructure threaten oil supply and regional stability, testing Riyadh's defences and its US alliance.

Key points

  • Saudi Arabia reported a new barrage of drones and missiles heading toward the kingdom
  • Riyadh's King Khalid airport stays shut days after a deadly terminal strike
  • The attacks pose a serious challenge to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

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