Riyadh Airport Explosion Forces Passenger Evacuation

An explosion at Riyadh's airport on Saturday forced the evacuation of passengers, marking the second attack on the Saudi capital's airport this week. Saudi authorities suspended air traffic following the incident. A Saudi official, speaking anonymously to the Associated Press, confirmed the evacuation, while another representative stated flights were halted. A witness told AFP they heard the blast while waiting to board, though no group has yet claimed responsibility. The attack follows a Thursday Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport that killed three Saudis, including a pilot. The Iran-backed Yemeni rebels, at war with the Saudi-led coalition, recently seized all Yemeni Red Sea coast territory, further threatening Riyadh's oil exports.