Riyadh Airport Extends Suspension After Deadly Houthi Attacks

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport extended its suspension of operations after two attacks attributed to the Houthi movement killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, keeping a major Saudi aviation hub closed amid heightened airspace concerns.

Authorities are conducting safety inspections and assessing damage to the airport’s radar and communications systems. The attacks have raised concerns about the security of Saudi airspace and the potential for further disruption to regional and international flights.

The airport suspension follows a series of Houthi strikes and comes as Saudi officials evaluate whether aviation operations can safely resume. Further announcements on airspace safety and airport operations will determine the next steps.