Saudi Arabia: 3 killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

Three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, were killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft on Thursday, marking the deadliest strikes in the kingdom since the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen began last weekend. The attacks wounded several people of various nationalities and caused significant flight disruptions, with at least 124 flights canceled by Friday afternoon. The Houthis claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile strike, and the Saudia aircraft was damaged on the ground with no passengers aboard. The escalation has heightened regional tensions, prompting airlines like Air India and Lufthansa to suspend Saudi flights and the EU Aviation Safety Agency to expand airspace guidance. Saudi allies condemned the attacks, while U.S. officials noted limited American involvement, with Senator Chris Murphy expressing concerns about unclear Saudi war objectives.