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Riyadh Airport Faces Attack
Saudi airport hit by missile strike one day after 13 deaths.
In brief
Saudi airport hit by missile strike one day after 13 deaths. Riyadh airport struck by missile, killing 13 and injuring hundreds as Houthis claim responsibility for attacks. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Riyadh airport strike
An unidentified projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing a fire in Terminal 4.
Attack killed 13
The strike killed at least 13 people, including four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, one American, one Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian, a Palestinian, an Indian, and a Sudanese person.
Houthis claim responsibility
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack and another in Saudi Arabia’s airport in Dammam.
Saudi air defense response
Air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of the airport.
Injuries and damage
Multiple people were injured, and the Saudi civil aviation authority is assessing damage from the attack on Terminal 4.
Trump's response
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would respond to the assault and would speak to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Rubio condemns attack
Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attack that took numerous innocent lives, including an American citizen.
UN calls for halt
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg said the attacks pose a grave threat to regional security and must stop immediately.
The key point
Riyadh airport struck by missile, killing 13 and injuring hundreds as Houthis claim responsibility for attacks.
