Saudi capital's airport attacked again, killing three civilians

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An airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials, prompting an evacuation and halting air traffic. The attack follows multiple strikes this week that killed three Saudi civilians. One official said Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was evacuated, while another confirmed air traffic had stopped. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for earlier attacks this week, though no immediate statement was issued for Saturday's incident. The airport advised passengers to confirm flights with airlines before traveling. The escalation coincides with intensified fighting in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition is supporting government forces against recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea.


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