Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill six, disrupt flights

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports killed at least six people and disrupted flights, prompting international condemnation and vows of retaliation from the Saudi-led coalition. The attacks targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport, killing Saudi, Sudanese, Moroccan, and Algerian nationals. Nearly half of Riyadh's scheduled departures were cancelled, with major carriers like Saudia and Turkish Airlines affected. The US and UK issued security warnings for citizens. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility, saying they targeted Riyadh's airport with cruise missiles. The attacks mark an escalation in the Yemen conflict, which reignited in July after being dormant since 2022. The UN and several Gulf states condemned the strikes as violations of Saudi sovereignty.