Riyadh airport attack kills 12, threatens wider Yemen escalation

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The strike has intensified regional tensions and raised the risk of a broader Saudi-Houthi confrontation. Saudi authorities blamed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement and described the attack as a war crime, while Washington has condemned the incident without announcing a military decision. Despite the attack, a major energy conference is scheduled to continue in Riyadh, underscoring the potential implications for regional security, aviation and global energy markets.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Anadolu Agency, Euronews