Riyadh airport reopens despite renewed Houthi threats
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Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a "military target".
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Iranian official
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to continue striking King Khalid International Airport, which they characterized as a "military target." Saudi Arabia reported that the facility resumed operations at two terminals after halting them on 10 October following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people. Additionally, Saudi Arabia stated it intercepted another wave of missiles and drones as fighting with the militant group continued.
Western
Saudi Arabia reported that King Khalid International Airport resumed operations at two terminals, asserting that it intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones. This response comes despite Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowing to continue striking the facility, which they characterize as a "military target." The airport had previously suspended operations following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people.
Gulf Arab
Saudi Arabia reported that King Khalid International Airport resumed operations at two terminals, emphasizing the restoration of normalcy despite renewed Houthi threats. The kingdom stated it intercepted another wave of missiles and drones, highlighting its efforts to secure infrastructure while the militant group vowed to continue striking the facility.
Humanitarian / anti-war
The reopening of King Khalid International Airport follows an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people, marking the deadliest incident in the kingdom in over a decade. While Saudi Arabia stated it intercepted further missiles and drones, the Houthis vowed to continue striking the facility, which they described as a "military target."
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Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a "military target". King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had halted operations on 10 October following an att…
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