Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation
Saudi officials said they intercepted two ballistic missiles as the airport closed again and flights were halted, with no immediate count of disrupted trips.
- On Thursday, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing explosions and forcing the facility to halt flights as smoke became visible.
- Wednesday's strikes on King Khalid and Abha airports killed three people—a Sudanese national plus Moroccan and Algerian residents—marking the first fatalities since Saudi Arabia launched a major offensive against the rebels last month.
- After rebels warned global airlines 'for the last time' regarding operations in Saudi airspace, the Flightradar24 monitor reported King Khalid 'closed again,' while the Saudi-led coalition destroyed a launch platform in Sanaa.
- Brent crude jumped 5% to $105.16 per barrel and benchmark U.S. crude rose 5.1% to $92.75, while Dow Jones futures fell 1% and Nasdaq futures slid 0.9% in response to the blasts.
- Rising oil prices continue to fuel global inflationary pressures that remain above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, while the conflict intensifies pressure on the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid the broader Iran war.
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Diplomats, students take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks
Foreign diplomats and international schools in the Saudi capital took safety measures on Thursday, with pupils at one school sheltering in a basement, as loud blasts rattled the city and Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a new attack against its airport. In a further blow to Riyadh, Turkey ruled out sending troops to confront the Iran-backed militia, despite a defence pact with Saudi Arabia.
Houthi strike hits passenger plane at Riyadh's main airport
A Houthi missile strike hit a passenger plane at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia says it intercepted two additional ballistic missiles, and reports indicate Pakistan's air force has joined strikes against the Houthis for the first time. The post Houthi strike hits passenger plane at Riyadh's main airport appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.
Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport as flights halted amid rising tension
Houthis have claimed a ballistic missile attack targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, with flights reportedly halted and smoke seen near a stationary aircraft. The incident follows deadly attacks on Saudi airports and comes as Saudi-led forces intensify operations against Houthis.
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