Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen's Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles to reach Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
UAE officials are pushing for enhanced Gulf security and defence collaboration after Saudi Arabia faced missile strikes that left 14 people dead at the country's main airport. Anwar Gargash, a senior UAE official, warned that similar attacks on other Gulf states could occur if collective defense measures are not strengthened. The attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, with one additional fatality reported on Sunday.
Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan joined Saudi Arabia in condemning the assaults and pledging support for Riyadh's defensive measures, provided they align with UN principles. Qatar's Energy Minister highlighted the severe impact on global energy supplies and called for better protection of energy infrastructure during conflicts.
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