Saudi Arabia reports three killed in Riyadh airport attacks

Saudi Arabia reported Friday that three people, including a pilot, were killed in attacks on Riyadh's international airport, following Houthi claims of strikes on the facility amid the expanding Yemen conflict. The Iran-backed Houthis have escalated attacks on Saudi targets, including transport hubs and oil facilities, while seizing territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast. Saudi authorities confirmed two Thursday attacks caused the deaths, with the national carrier confirming the captain's death and citing an "incident" at King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh has vowed not to yield to "military blackmail" or agree to a truce until Yemeni government forces regain lost territory. The attacks forced diplomats to shelter, disrupted flights, and damaged a kindergarten and medical complex from interception debris. Over 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since July, with civilians facing severe shortages of essentials.