An unidentified projectile struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a
An unidentified projectile struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in Terminal 4 just a day after a missile strike killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, CNN reported.
Fresh Terminal Strike Ignites Fire in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that Sunday’s attack left a Pakistani resident dead and injured 11 others, with all casualties transferred to hospitals for medical treatment. The Saudi-led coalition stated that the projectile hit Terminal 4, sparking a fire that authorities worked to control. Earlier on Sunday, Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
The Sunday assault followed a much deadlier missile strike on Saturday that forced the airport to close until at least late Sunday night. NBC News reported that Saturday’s attack killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300 others, making it the deadliest assault to hit the kingdom in a decade. The civil aviation authorities recorded fatalities from multiple nationalities, including four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, one American, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, one Palestinian, and one Sudanese. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that an Indian citizen injured during Saturday's bombardment later died from their wounds.
Houthis Claim Responsibility for Attacks on Saudi Targets
The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the weekend attacks. In a formal statement, Houthi-controlled armed forces asserted the strikes were carried out in retaliation for an intensified Saudi air campaign in Yemen. The Houthis also claimed to have targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Sunday evening, an event subsequently confirmed by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation as authorities commenced safety inspections and damage assessments.
The renewed violence highlights mounting strains on commercial aviation across the region.
US Considers Joining Saudi Military Operations Against Houthis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that a U.S. citizen was among the dead and condemned the attacks for showing a blatant disregard for civilian life.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House following Saturday’s attack, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington was considering joining Saudi military operations against the Houthi movement. When asked if Washington planned to join Saudi strikes on the Houthis, Trump remarked: “We may. We’re going to look at it.” He added, “We just found out about the recent attack, so we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.”
The cross-border missile campaigns continue to rattle global energy markets and regional stability. Despite the security crisis, the Saudi energy ministry, hours after the latest attack, was still promoting a major international energy conference set to begin in Riyadh on Sunday.
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