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Riyadh Airport Attack Claims 12 Lives
Saudi airport strike kills 12, US vows response to Houthi attack.
In brief
Saudi airport strike kills 12, US vows response to Houthi attack. Houthis attacked Riyadh airport, killing 12 people and injuring hundreds; coalition vows retaliation, US says it may join strikes against Yemen rebels. Originally reported by Dw.
Riyadh Airport Strike
At least 12 people were killed and hundreds injured in an attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Victims Identified
12 people killed: four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, one American, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, one Palestinian and one Sudanese national.
Injured Count
At least 309 others were injured in the attack, all receiving medical care at hospitals.
Airport Operations Suspended
Airport operations suspended until further notice after the attack.
Coalition Vows Response
Saudi-led coalition vowed to respond decisively to the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.
US Reaction
US President Donald Trump called the attack 'not acceptable' and will speak with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attacks, confirming an American citizen was killed.
UN Response
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the attack a violation of international law and demanded immediate cessation.
The takeaway
Houthis attacked Riyadh airport, killing 12 people and injuring hundreds; coalition vows retaliation, US says it may join strikes against Yemen rebels.
