Riyadh airport hit by new attack, evacuated as explosions shake Saudi capital

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was attacked again on Saturday and evacuated, with regional officials confirming air traffic had stopped, marking the latest in a series of assaults on the Saudi capital amid escalating conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The attack follows a week of repeated strikes on the airport since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive against Houthi forces in Yemen, with the rebels claiming responsibility for earlier attacks including one that killed a Sudanese national. A Riyadh resident reported hearing at least two loud explosions, and over 225 flights had been cancelled in the past 24 hours. The Houthis have warned airlines about operating in Saudi airspace, prompting several international carriers to suspend flights, while the EU Aviation Safety Agency expanded guidance citing risks to civil aircraft. US President Donald Trump expressed displeasure over the attacks, but no new American military support has been announced, and Saudi Arabia has emphasized diplomatic solutions with Oman's mediation.