Houthi targets Saudi airports as WWE Crown Jewel remains scheduled
More than 300 people were injured when a missile struck a complex housing domestic terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Following the attack, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated on Sunday that airports and airspace across the country are potential targets for military operations, while WWE Crown Jewel remains scheduled to take place in Riyadh on November 7.
Threats to Saudi Airspace and Airport Infrastructure
Sunday’s warning from Houthi leadership explicitly designates Saudi airspace and airports as operational targets, though the group stated the directive does not apply to Mecca and Medina. The statement from the Iran-backed group did not reference the Saturday missile strike that damaged terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport and injured over 300 individuals, though the group claimed responsibility for separate strikes on the same facility last Thursday.
According to a BBC security correspondent, physical damage to the airport infrastructure can be repaired quickly, but the ongoing strikes threaten Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a safe haven of stability. In response to the escalating security situation, UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting indicated that the UK could potentially provide additional support to Saudi Arabia, while US President Donald Trump stated that the United States may get involved in offensive strikes.
WWE Crown Jewel Status in Riyadh
Despite the missile strike and subsequent airspace threats, WWE and its parent company TKO have not issued a public comment regarding the security situation. The professional wrestling event Crown Jewel is still scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Saturday, November 7.
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