Deadly Riyadh airport strikes raise fears of wider Gulf escalation

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The attacks represent a major escalation in regional tensions, directly affecting civilian aviation and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Flights were diverted or cancelled, while Saudi authorities reported additional incidents near the airport and a further attack in the Riyadh area. The strikes came as Saudi Arabia intensified operations in Yemen and amid broader confrontation involving Iran-aligned forces, raising concern that retaliatory actions could widen across the Gulf.

Sources: Reuters, The Standard, Business Standard, Arab News