Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport kills 12, injures hundreds and halts flights

A Houthi missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300, according to reports of the attack.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation temporarily suspended airport operations while assessing damage, and around 60% of scheduled flights could be cancelled; an urgent advisory warned passengers not to travel to the airport without verification.

Delta said it will delay the launch of its nonstop Atlanta‑Riyadh service to March 2027 and is evaluating options for the route amid the growing violence.