Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills at least 12

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The strike marks a major escalation in the regional conflict because it targeted a major international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital and caused substantial civilian casualties. Saudi authorities said at least 309 people were wounded, including some critically, and reported victims from several countries. The Houthis’ lack of an immediate claim leaves responsibility formally disputed, but the Saudi-led coalition described the incident as a war crime and indicated that further military action could follow. U.S. President Donald Trump called the attack terrible, while the possibility of broader U.S. involvement remained unresolved.

Sources: Al Jazeera, CNN, Euronews