Explosion hits Riyadh airport, flights halted after reported attack

A powerful explosion has been reported at the airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, according to a witness cited by Reuters. Saudi authorities have not yet officially commented on the incident. Two regional officials told the AP that the airport was attacked, has been evacuated, and flight traffic has been halted. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity. Riyadh's international airport has been targeted several times in the past week, with three deaths reported on Wednesday. The Iran-backed Houthi movement, which claimed prior attacks, has not commented on Saturday's incident amid escalating Yemen conflict.