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The Saudi-led military coalition supports Yemen's internationally recognized government against the pro-Iranian Houthis. Riyadh airport had already been targeted on Saturday by an attack claimed by the Houthis, killing at least 12 people.
The military coalition led by Saudi Arabia in support of the internationally recognized government of Yemen reported on Sunday a new attack against the Riyadh airport, already targeted on Saturday by an attack claimed by the pro-Iranian Houthis of Yemen and having left at least 12 dead.
The spokesperson for the coalition, General Turki Al-Malki, reported in a statement an “attack using an unidentified projectile against passenger terminal number 4 of King Khalid International Airport”, which caused “a fire”. “Anti-aircraft defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport,” the spokesperson also indicated in a third statement published on the social network X.
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Two explosions in the city
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned on Sunday “the horrible terrorist attack” against Riyadh airport which left at least 12 dead on Saturday, in a message on
More than an hour after the announcement of this new attack, two new explosions were heard in Riyadh, according to AFP journalists. Around 3:50 p.m. GMT, AFP journalists present in the center of Riyadh heard a first explosion, followed a few seconds later by a second detonation. The cause of these explosions remains unknown at this stage. Injuries have been reported, according to the Saudi authorities.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority also reported a strike against Dammam airport, in eastern Saudi Arabia. “The damage assessment and verification of the security of airport facilities is still ongoing, in coordination with the relevant authorities,” the body said in a statement published on
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Saudi coalition will intensify its military operations against the Houthis in Yemen in response to attacks on its territory.
Likely · Within weeks
Saudi authorities will strengthen security measures around the kingdom's airports.
Very likely · Within days

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