'Not acceptable': Trump after Riyadh airport attack kills 12, says he'll speak with Saudi Crown Prince
Donald Trump said he would soon speak with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the attacks on King Khalid International Airport.
US President Donald Trump condemned a deadly missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling it "not acceptable." The attack killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi officials. The victims included American citizens, as well as nationals from several other countries. Saudi officials blamed the attack on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, though they had not formally claimed responsibility at the time of publication.
Trump indicated his administration would consider deepening military involvement against the Houthis. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also condemned the strike, stating that the United States strongly condemns the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The US was in close contact with Saudi officials, but the Houthis had not formally claimed responsibility for the strike.
Saudi authorities suspended operations at King Khalid International Airport following the attack, causing widespread disruption with at least 291 flights cancelled within 24 hours.
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