Houthis issue new threat to Saudi airspace after deadly airport attack
The strike came a week after the group intensified its attacks on the Saudi capital's King Khalid International Airport.
Saudi Arabia's Houthi-controlled government issued a new threat to the kingdom's airspace on Sunday following a deadly attack on the country's international airport in Riyadh. The assault resulted in 12 deaths and hundreds of injuries, marking the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. The Houthis, who recently gained control of the Red Sea coastline, stopped short of claiming responsibility but warned against travel to Saudi airports except for the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
The Saudi-led coalition, fighting against the Houthis, vowed to respond to the strike, which military spokesman Yahya Saree described as a full-fledged war crime. The attack prompted several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, to condemn the incident and consider joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis. The Riyadh airport closure lasted until Sunday night, with some systems damaged, including radar and communications equipment.
The assault came amid intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including King Khalid International Airport and other key locations.
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