Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflict
Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and raised fears of a wider regional conflict, as the US considers military action.
Saudi Arabia remains under closure of its major airports following a series of Houthi attacks that claimed 14 lives and injured over 300 people over the weekend. The strikes extended to Yemen's capital, Sanaa, where at least one fatality and 12 injuries were reported. China expressed serious concern over the intensifying conflict and urged all parties to avoid actions that could further escalate tensions.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The disruption has caused major flight cancellations and suspensions across the country, with around 60% of scheduled flights at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh canceled on Monday, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
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