Saudi Arabia responds to drone and cruise missile attacks, and other Mideast developments

On Monday, Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of all flights at its main international airport in Riyadh following a series of drone and cruise missile attacks attributed to Houthi rebels. The strikes, which breached Saudi air defenses, prompted a military response from Saudi forces against the Iran-backed group.

In retaliation, airstrikes were reported in two districts of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. According to Houthi-affiliated sources, these strikes resulted in one fatality and left 12 individuals wounded. The Saudi energy minister addressed the ongoing security situation, stating that fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon as the country deals with the persistent threat to its infrastructure.