Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia says missile strikes by Iran's Houthi allies killed three people at Riyadh's airport as fighting escalates in the Middle East conflict's new epicenter.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, launching a barrage of missiles and drones at the kingdom, including a deadly assault on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Thursday. This marks the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia since the joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran began in late February.
The attacks have resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries among Saudi nationals and foreigners. Pakistan has deployed several forces in Saudi Arabia as part of a defense pact with Turkey, but it is unclear if the deployment has increased in response to the escalating conflict with the Houthis. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed revising his country's negotiation proposals with the U.S., while warning Washington against pursuing unilateral actions.
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia cautioned American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance due to the ongoing threat from the Houthi group.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports dailytimes.com.pk
- Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three aljazeera.com
