12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say

A recent attack at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries, according to civil aviation authorities. The Saudi-led coalition attributed the devastating incident to Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, marking it as the deadliest attack in any Gulf Arab nation since the inception of the Iran conflict, which has now spread to encompass the recent clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces.

The missile strike targeted terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights. Among the deceased were four Saudi citizens, a Bangladeshi national, a Palestinian, a U.S. citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian and a Sudanese. The injured are receiving treatment at various hospitals. Footage of the aftermath displayed emergency personnel standing outside the airport.

President Donald Trump expressed consideration of participating in strikes against the rebels, stating that they would evaluate the situation. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the attack, emphasizing that such acts demonstrate a disregard for civilian life and must cease immediately. The Saudi-led coalition condemned the attack, labeling it a "fully-fledged war crime" and promising a firm response.

The airport, which does not possess military facilities, was suspended due to the attack, with a heavy police presence in place. The incident has heightened the pressure on Saudi Arabia's allies, including the United States, to offer military assistance to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia finds itself at a crossroads, with the escalating conflict with the Houthis potentially intensifying tensions with Iran, a key U.S. ally.