Riyadh airport attack: At least 12 killed, over 300 injured, Trump says strikes ‘not acceptable’ | Top Updates
At least 12 people were killed and over 300 injured when the Houthis attacked Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday. Their third attack this week marked an escalation in the ongoing conflict. Here are the top updates.
On Saturday, a deadly attack on Riyadh airport claimed the lives of at least 12 people and left over 300 injured, according to the latest reports. The victims included individuals from various nationalities. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Iran-backed Houthis for the assault. Hours after the Houthi attack, US President Donald Trump voiced his disapproval, stating that the incident was "not acceptable."
He hinted at potential US involvement in future strikes against the Houthis, saying the decision would be made after the attack. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also condemned the attacks, emphasizing the disregard for innocent civilian life.
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- Riyadh airport attack wounds several, halts flights as Trump weighs U.S. role haaretz.com
