Houthi attacks force Riyadh airport closure

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The airport closure has become the most consequential immediate international story because it affects a major regional transport hub while signaling an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly rejected an Israeli request to join the military campaign against the Houthis, while Turkey condemned the strikes. The incident comes amid broader instability involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states, raising concerns about further regional escalation and disruption to civilian air travel.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, The Straits Times, Euronews