Saudi Arabia vows major response after Houthi strike on airport kills 12, injures 309

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it would respond decisively to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels following a missile strike on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. According to the Jerusalem Post, the attack killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike and warned that the group would continue to target the kingdom's transit hubs, specifically advising airlines against flying to Saudi airports.

The R4 group, consisting of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, issued a joint statement demanding the "immediate and unconditional halt" of Houthi attacks. The four nations condemned the ongoing missile and drone strikes as a violation of international law and Saudi territorial integrity, stating that the attacks threaten the security and stability of the kingdom and endanger civilians.

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