Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, Halting Air Traffic

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An airport in Saudi Arabia's capital was attacked again Saturday and evacuated, halting air traffic, two regional officials said, marking the latest assault in an escalating conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh follows a Wednesday strike that killed three Saudis, including a pilot, and a separate incident that killed a Sudanese national. The Houthis claimed responsibility for earlier attacks, though no immediate claim was made Saturday. The Saudi-led coalition has been bombing Houthi positions in Yemen, where rebels have gained ground along the Red Sea, threatening a key shipping corridor. The U.S. has not signaled military support, and Saudi authorities have warned citizens against sharing information about missile and drone strikes.


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