12 Killed and over 300 Hurt in Latest Attack on Riyadh Airport, Saudi Authorities Say

Saudi authorities reported that a deadly attack at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport claimed 12 lives and left over 300 injured, with some critically wounded. The Saudi-led coalition held Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen responsible, calling it a "fully-fledged war crime." The assault targeted terminals 3 and 4, housing domestic flights, which are not military facilities.

The victims included four Saudis, a Bangladeshi, a Palestinian, a U.S. citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian, and a Sudanese. The injured were receiving treatment at various hospitals, and footage showed ambulances and vehicles outside the airport. Iran has been expanding its conflicts, with multiple attacks on Saudi airports, military sites, and oil infrastructure since a Saudi-led coalition began a major offensive against the Houthis.

President Donald Trump expressed a willingness to consider U.S. involvement in the conflict, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the "reprehensible attacks" and expressed concern over their disregard for civilian life. The Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response, but no statement was made by the rebels. Despite the attacks, Saudi Arabia still promoted an international energy conference set to commence in Riyadh the following day.