Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Airport Closure After Deadly Houthi Strikes
The Houthis warned airlines, airport workers, and employees at Saudi oil facilities that additional attacks could follow.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s second-busiest airport, has had its closure extended due to Houthi attacks over the weekend that resulted in fatalities and injuries. The precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the airport’s facilities. Consequently, airlines from Europe and Asia have suspended services, leading to a near-empty sky over Riyadh.
- Saudi Arabia extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- The closure is a result of Houthi attacks over the weekend that caused at least 13 deaths and injured over 300 people.
- The extension is a precautionary measure to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Airlines across Europe and Asia have suspended services due to the ongoing attacks.
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