Missile strike kills 12 and wounds hundreds at Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, flights
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A missile attack claimed by the Iran‑backed Houthis hit the passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and wounding more than 300, according to Saudi sources.
The Saudi civil aviation authority suspended all operations and diverted flights from the airport, which remains closed with the shutdown extended indefinitely, while the Saudi‑led coalition has asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to provide air‑defence support.
The United States and United Kingdom issued new travel warnings for their citizens following the attack.
Why it matters
Airlines with scheduled services to Riyadh face immediate disruptions as flights are suspended and diverted.