Middle East latest: Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves several injured

Saudi authorities suspended operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday following an attack that left multiple people wounded. The Saudi civil aviation authority confirmed the incident, which was attributed to a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Health officials activated a mass call-up of doctors to handle the "serious emergency," as dozens of individuals sustained injuries.

Foreign embassies urged their citizens to avoid the airport, while a witness reported witnessing an explosion and fellow passengers running in panic. The health ministry ordered ER doctors to report to hospitals across the capital to treat the wounded. The number of injured is still being assessed, with some in critical condition.

The Yemen conflict has recently intensified, with Saudi Arabia leading the coalition supporting Yemen's government militarily. Both the Saudi authorities and the Houthis have shown no inclination towards diplomacy, leading to ongoing attacks on civilian targets.