US Israel Iran War Latest News: The Yemeni Houthi faction has stepped up attacks on the aviation infrastructure of Saudi Arabia, targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a Saudia Airlines plane. It was reported by Saudi officials on Friday, October 9 that at least three Saudis, one of whom was an airplane pilot, died in the attacks carried out the previous day.
The attacks injured many others and damaged a Saudia Airlines plane. There are growing fears for the safety of civilians due to the increasing intensity of the ongoing regional conflicts, which have led to cancellations of flights by international carriers to Riyadh.
This development has taken place against the backdrop of the overall US-Israel-Iran conflict and renewed fighting in Yemen. The Houthis have been threatening planes flying in Saudi air space in order to disrupt the kingdom’s air connections in response to the Saudi military action against the Houthis in Yemen. Yet, the attacks did not cut off Saudi Arabia, and reports on Friday indicated that operations at Riyadh airport were being restored.
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US Israel Iran War Latest News: Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport, Three Killed
According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia, there were two attacks on King Khalid International Airport on October 8. The first attack was conducted on the airport facilities, while the second attack hit a Saudia Airlines aircraft.
There were three Saudi Arabians killed, which included the pilot of the plane named Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, who was working with the national airline company. There were other injured people from different countries; however, the extent of injuries differs. Also, the attacks led to both material damage in the airport and disruption of flights.
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