Saudi Arabia extends closure of airport after 12 killed in suspected Houthi missile attack

Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of its main international airport in Riyadh following a missile attack on Saturday that resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The incident has prompted Houthi rebels to issue formal warnings to airlines, airport staff, and travelers, advising them to avoid using Saudi airports. While the Houthis have stated that airports in Mecca and Medina are currently exempt from their targeting, they have threatened further airstrikes across the kingdom.

The Saudi government has vowed to retaliate against the attack, which marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Houthi leadership maintains that the kingdom bears responsibility for the safety of those using its aviation infrastructure, while the extended closure of the Riyadh facility continues to disrupt regional travel and heighten security tensions.