Missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital kills 12 people and injures over 300

Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of its main international airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, following a missile attack that killed 12 people and injured over 300. The attack, which targeted terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. The United States is reportedly considering joining Saudi Arabia in strikes against the rebels following the incident.

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