Explosions Rock Riyadh Airport As Houthis Claim Fresh Missile Attack, Flights Halted & Oil Prices Jump
Cairo, Oct 8: Several explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh on Thursday, including a large blast at the city's international airport, a witness told The Associated Press, a day after the kingdom said an attack on the airport killed one person and wounded others. The blasts had an immediate effect on markets and oil prices as the price of crude jumped, and Saudi Arabia slid…
Riyadh Airport experienced several explosions on Thursday, including a significant blast at King Khalid International Airport, according to a witness. This came one day after Saudi Arabia reported an attack on the airport that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The blasts caused immediate market impacts, particularly on oil prices, as crude prices surged.
This attack marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iran claimed responsibility for the missile attack, but Saudi forces said they intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh, as well as another missile fired towards Khamis Mushait, near the Yemen border.
Despite the Saudi-led coalition's interception efforts, the Houthis continued to claim attacks against Saudi airports, military installations, and oil facilities.
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