Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Airport Shutdown After Deadly Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority on Monday extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport after a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthis. A strike on Saturday killed at least 12 people.
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport on Monday, 12 October. The decision follows a series of attacks over the weekend by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are aligned with Iran. The announcement did not say when operations might resume.
Attacks on the airport
The Houthis claimed responsibility for several attacks on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh. An earlier Houthi strike on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded hundreds more. A video circulated on social media, dated 8 October, shows smoke and flames rising above the airport.
Incident off Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reclassified an incident near the Sohar anchorage in Oman as an attack, after confirming that a drone had struck a tanker.
Diplomatic contacts
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart, the Saudi state news agency reported. They discussed the recent escalation of the regional conflict and efforts to ease tensions.
This report draws on coverage from FRANCE 24, Reuters, AP and AFP.
