Fresh Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport Following Deadly Weekend Attack

RIYADH — A fresh Houthi strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, resulting in one death and leaving 11 people wounded. The latest assault comes barely a day after a devastating attack claimed by the Yemeni group killed at least a dozen people and injured over 300 others.

Sunday's strike compounded a weekend of severe transport and security disruption in the Saudi capital, forcing the continued suspension of operations at the main international aviation hub. Authorities confirmed that the previous day's assault had claimed 13 lives—including four Saudi nationals alongside several foreign residents and citizens, among them an American and an Indian national.

In the wake of the escalation, the Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility and issued broader warnings against using Saudi airports, stating that Riyadh would bear the responsibility for failed interceptions. The group also claimed separate strikes targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and facilities belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco.

International fallout has been swift. Several foreign embassies, including those of the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, and Spain, have issued travel warnings advising citizens to avoid regional airports. Meanwhile, domestic safety precautions have been ramped up in the capital, with schools in Riyadh shifting to remote learning through Thursday.

The soaring regional tensions follow a recent escalation in military engagements as a Saudi-led coalition intensifies counter-offensives against Houthi positions inside Yemen. The ongoing crisis has prompted severe international condemnation, with global leaders urging de-escalation to protect vital transport and energy infrastructure.