Airport in the Saudi capital is attacked again, and other Mideast developments

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was targeted in an attack on Saturday, marking the third such strike this week. According to Saudi authorities, the incident resulted in at least 12 deaths and left over 300 people wounded, while also causing smoke and flames to rise from the facility and leading to flight cancellations.

The Iran-backed Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the strike, which represents a major escalation in ongoing regional conflicts. In response to the developments, United States President Donald Trump stated that he is evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi military strikes against the Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.

Simultaneously, broader Middle East developments surrounding the crisis include actions by regional actors, with the United Arab Emirates reporting that it had rescued individuals amidst the unfolding events.