Explosion at Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures 309, prompting temporary closure
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An explosion at terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh caused at least 12 deaths and 309 injuries, forcing the airport to close temporarily.
Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, while the Saudi‑led anti‑Houthi coalition said its air defence intercepted a second missile near the airport; airports in the Persian Gulf, including Kuwait, announced immediate cancellations of flights to Riyadh and the Houthis warned airlines, passengers and airport staff to stay away from Saudi airports.