Houthi missile attacks on Saudi airports disrupt travel and economy

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants are attacking Saudi Arabia's airports, disrupting air travel and threatening the kingdom's economy beyond its already-targeted oil industry. The strikes have killed three people, including a Saudia pilot, and forced airlines to cancel flights to Riyadh. The attacks have rattled travelers and businesses, with some international companies evaluating evacuation options. The escalating conflict could undermine Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to boost foreign investment, particularly ahead of the Future Investment Initiative summit scheduled for late October. Saudi Arabia has pressed the U.S. for direct intervention, but the Trump administration has declined. The Houthis have warned that Saudi airspace is a "theater of operations," while aviation safety groups have advised airlines to avoid the region entirely.