Indian embassy in Saudi issues advisory to ‘stay indoors’ after Houthi attack

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.