Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say

Two attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, blamed on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, resulted in the deaths of three individuals on Wednesday, according to Saudi authorities. The attacks targeted Abha and King Khalid International Airports. The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation did not attribute responsibility for the incidents, but Houthi rebels claimed responsibility.

During the Abha airport attack, three people, including nationals from Morocco and Algeria, perished, while eight others sustained injuries. At King Khalid airport, a single person from Sudan was killed and another eight individuals were injured. In response to increasing threats to the kingdom, Saudi authorities have erected protective barriers around fuel tanks and other essential equipment at the state-owned Aramco oil facilities near Riyadh's airport.

The kingdom, being the world's leading oil exporter, has faced numerous threats in recent days, including damage to oil and military assets, which could potentially disrupt crucial shipping routes as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has been restricted due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.