Saudi coalition vows retaliation after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Official says coalition will ‘respond firmly’ as Houthis warn people to avoid Saudi airports and US considers intervening
TL;DR
- A Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300.
- The Saudi-led coalition vows to retaliate firmly against the Houthi attack.
- The Houthis warned airlines and passengers to avoid Saudi airports, citing them as vulnerable to attack.
- US President Donald Trump is considering joining the military campaign against the Houthis.
- The attack has led to the closure of Riyadh airport and online schooling until Thursday.
- Victims included citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Palestine, the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan.
- The incident is seen as an escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- International condemnation of the attack has been widespread, with calls for de-escalation.
- Saudi Arabia is seeking further military assistance from allies as its interceptor missile stock is running low.
- Recent Houthi attacks have intensified involvement in the Yemen war and put pressure on global oil prices.