Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh airport as explosions heard in Saudi capital

Multiple explosions were reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, including a significant blast at the city’s international airport. The incident occurred shortly after the Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting the facility. The airport was reported closed following the explosions.

These events follow a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport the previous day, which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The ongoing security situation has caused significant disruptions to air travel, with flight delays persisting into Thursday.