Riyadh airport attack kills 12, Saudi Arabia vows retaliation

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The strike was described by Saudi officials as the deadliest attack in the kingdom in more than a decade. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond firmly, while the airport attack occurred as a major energy conference was scheduled to proceed in Riyadh. The reported casualties included Saudi nationals and foreign citizens, and some wounded people were said to be in critical condition. Responsibility remains disputed because the Houthis have not publicly acknowledged the attack, but the incident could intensify the conflict involving Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran-aligned forces and the wider Middle East.

Sources: CNN, Al Jazeera, Anadolu Agency