12 killed in attack on Saudi capital airport; declaration of retaliation against Houthis - worst damage since intervention in Yemeni civil war

[Cairo Current Affairs] King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was attacked on the 10th by Yemeni Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, killing 12 people and injuring 309 others, according to Saudi aviation authorities. On the 11th, the Saudi-led coalition concluded that the Houthis were responsible and declared retaliation, saying it would "take a firm response."

Aircraft catches fire at airport, Houthis attack with missile - Saudi capital

Saudi Arabia began militarily intervening in Yemen's civil war in 2015 to wipe out the Houthis, but this is the first time an attack believed to be from the Yemeni side has caused so many casualties on a civilian facility. Based on the situation at the scene, it appears that the missile directly hit the domestic passenger terminal.

The nationalities of the victims include Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Egypt. Aviation authorities said in a statement that airport operations will be suspended until the damage is assessed and a safety inspection is completed. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said on social media that he "strongly condemns" the attack, which claimed the lives of people, including one American citizen. Trump told reporters it was "unacceptable," but added that Saudi Arabia could protect itself.