Middle East conflicts: Riyadh airport hit again as Trump weighs action against Houthis

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A drone has hit a crude oil tanker near Sohar Anchorage off Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.

Two Indian seafarers were reported missing following the attack.

UKMTO, an update posted on X, stated that it reclassified the incident as an "attack" following confirmation that the tanker had been hit by an "uncrewed aerial vehicle".

The crew were evacuated by local authgorities, according to UKMTO said. The environmental impact was also not immediately available.

The US has accepted some of Iran’s seven conditions for ending the conflict, but Tehran considers Washington’s response “inadequate”, Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday on X.

“The US has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE,” said Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. He added there would be “no return to the status quo ante”.

Rezaei also accused Washington of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resorting to “smuggling”.

“Now, after the US fleet failed to reopen the Hormuz, he has resorted to smuggling,” he wrote. “The US military has never sunk to such a disgraceful low!”

Iran offered to restore normal shipping within seven days if Washington met its demands. The US responded through Qatari intermediaries.

During the UN General Assembly, Iran presented its seven-condition proposal, with an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic "within seven days" if Washington met its demands.

Rezaei’s remarks indicate that, despite some apparent concessions, a gap remain between the two sides over the terms of possible deal. The US delivered its response through Qatari intermediaries.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel visited patients injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, checking on their condition and the medical care being provided.

During the visits, the minister received updates from medical teams on the injured patients’ conditions and the treatment they were receiving.

Those visited included an Omani doctor who had arrived at the airport to travel to Jeddah to perform Umrah.

Al-Jalajel reaffirmed the Saudi health system’s commitment to providing the necessary medical care and monitoring the injured until they fully recover, in line with directives from the Saudi leadershi

An Indian national injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia confirmed in an update on Sunday.

Three other Indian nationals remain in intensive care but are stable, while two are admitted to normal hospital wards. The remaining injured Indians have been discharged, the embassy said.

Embassy officials have visited all hospitals where injured Indian nationals are receiving treatment.

The embassy thanked Saudi authorities for providing medical care and assured the families of those affected that it would extend all possible support.

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was hit by an attack on Sunday evening, October 11, amid continuous attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.

GACA said an assessment of the damage was under way and authorities were checking the safety of airport facilities in coordination with the relevant agencies.

The authority did not provide details on casualties or the extent of the damage in its initial statement.

Two Indian seafarers are reported missing after a commercial vessel was struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz region on Sunday, October 11, India's Ministry of External Affairs said.

In a statement, the ministry said the MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was reportedly hit by a drone, with two crew members missing.

A second vessel, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT VALTHERA, was struck by an unknown projectile, sparking a fire onboard. All 11 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker were reported safe, the ministry said.

The Indian Embassy in Muscat is monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities and the respective ship management companies to help rescue the missing seafarers and provide assistance to the Indian crew.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey strongly condemn the “ongoing hostile attacks perpetrated by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the heinous attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh,” according to a joint statement issued by the Saudi foreign ministry.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged travellers whose journeys have been disrupted by flight suspensions or delays to contact Saudi diplomatic missions in the countries where they are currently located.

The advisory applies to passengers whose travel plans have been affected or who have been unable to reach their destinations because of the suspension or delay of some flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The ministry said travellers should contact the Kingdom’s missions for assistance and guidance.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed a new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon, October 11, saying the incident caused injuries.

In a statement, GACA said damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities were under way in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The authority did not disclose the number of people injured or the extent of the damage.

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12

An Indian national injured in the attack on Riyadh airport on October 10 has died, the Embassy of India in Riyadh has confirmed.

In an update, the Embassy said it was in touch with the deceased’s family and would provide all support to ensure the early repatriation of the mortal remains.

The Embassy conveyed its condolences to the family.

Six Pakistani nationals were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed.

In a post on X, Sharif said he was deeply saddened by the injuries and prayed for the victims’ speedy recovery. He added that Pakistan’s Embassy in Riyadh was in close contact with Saudi authorities and providing assistance to the affected families.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned the "horrific terrorist attack" on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia a day earlier.

"I condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific terrorist attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh," Netanyahu wrote on X, adding that he extended Israel's "deepest condolences" to the families of the victims.

The Saudi Embassy in Qatar has announced bus services for Saudi citizens wishing to return to Riyadh after their flights were cancelled.

The embassy said the transport service is available to citizens with a cancelled flight booking.

Those seeking to use the service have been asked to coordinate with the Saudi Affairs section by calling 00974 5049 9000.

An Omani doctor was injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh while travelling to Jeddah to perform Umrah, according to reports.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister visited the doctor at the hospital where he is receiving treatment.

The attack on Saturday, October 10, killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others, according to Saudi authorities. The incident also caused damage at the airport, prompting authorities to assess the impact and ensure the safety of its facilities.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is following up on the condition of 11 Indian nationals injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others on Saturday, October 10.

In a statement, the Embassy of India in Riyadh said it had been in contact with local authorities to enquire about the injured Indians’ well-being. Embassy officials had also reached out to hospital authorities, it said, adding that further updates would be provided as they became available.

The Saudi-led international coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday that an unidentified projectile hit a terminal at Riyadh airport, a day after a deadly attack there blamed on the Iran-backed group.

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said the projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire. He added that air defences also "intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile" in the vicinity of the airport.

Saudi Arabia’s official news agency, SPA, reported that an unidentified projectile struck Passenger Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, sparking a fire.

The site is being handled by the relevant authorities, according to the report.

A blast was heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday, AFP journalists reported, a day after Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked the city's airport, killing 12 people and wounding hundreds.

AFP journalists heard a powerful blast in central Riyadh but the cause was not immediately clear.

Australia's embassy in Saudi Arabia on Sunday urged its citizens in Riyadh to "shelter in place" after the airport came under attack a day earlier by Iran-backed Houthi forces, killing 12 people and wounding hundreds.

"We advise the Australian community in Riyadh to shelter in place. Stay indoors, follow the advice of local authorities and avoid unnecessary travel," the embassy said in a statement.

A number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to Islam’s two holiest mosques were among those killed and injured in Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which left 12 people dead and 309 wounded.

Inside the Haramain, an account on X that shares updates from the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, said pilgrims and visitors to the two holy sites were among the casualties of the attack, attributed to Yemen’s Houthi militia.

The account offered prayers for those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It did not disclose how many pilgrims or visitors were among the casualties.

A tanker sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile on Sunday, sustaining damage to its port side, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The incident was reported at 12pm UTC on October 11, based on information received from the vessel’s company security officer.

All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was reported at the time of the incident, UKMTO said.

Authorities are investigating the incident.

UKMTO has advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to the organisation.

Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has warned the public against filming, publishing or sharing information related to missile and drone interception operations and their impact sites, cautioning that violations could result in legal liability.

The warning comes after an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom has urged citizens affected by flight cancellations, delays or travel disruptions to contact it for assistance and guidance, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.

The embassy said it was available around the clock to assist affected citizens, who can call its emergency number 00447799519495 or visit its headquarters at 30 Charles Street, London W1J 5DZ.

France condemned the "heinous attack" by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis a day earlier on Riyadh's international airport and stressed "total solidarity" with Saudi Arabia.

France, which is already lending troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia, "will continue to remain by its side in its defence of its territory and its infrastructure", a foreign ministry statement said, calling on the Houthis to cease their attacks.

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, saying it threatened the security and future of both Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

In a statement on Sunday, Al-Alimi offered condolences to Saudi Arabia’s leadership and people over the deaths and injuries, reaffirming Yemen’s solidarity with the Kingdom.

He said the attack, which killed travellers and injured hundreds of people of various nationalities, reflected the Houthis’ disregard for civilian lives and the interests of Yemenis.

Al-Alimi also praised Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Yemen’s economy and citizens, stressing that the two countries’ security and interests were closely linked.

Yemen’s Houthi movement on Sunday renewed its warning to airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi airports, a day after an attack on Riyadh’s international airport killed 12 people, Reuters reported.

The group urged airlines, airport staff and passengers to take the warning seriously, saying Saudi Arabia “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”.

The renewed warning comes amid flight disruptions affecting Saudi Arabia and services connecting the kingdom with other destinations. Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight updates before travelling.

The Saudi embassy in Kuwait said it was organising buses to transport its citizens back to the kingdom after their flights were cancelled following attacks on Riyadh airport.

"The embassy said it would provide buses to transport Saudi citizens wishing to return to Riyadh whose flights had been cancelled, provided they have proof of a cancelled flight booking," read a statement posted online by the embassy.

A flydubai spokesperson announced that the airline has cancelled all flights to Riyadh until October 14, including services scheduled for that day.

The airline said it was closely monitoring the situation and maintaining continuous coordination with the relevant authorities.

flydubai said passengers would be informed of any updates or changes to flight schedules through its official channels.

Customers affected by the cancellations can visit the Manage Booking section of the airline’s website, flydubai.com, to explore available refund or rebooking options.

Passengers who booked through travel agents are advised to contact their agents directly.

The airline apologised for any inconvenience caused by the cancellations and thanked passengers for their understanding.

Etihad Airways has extended cancellations on selected flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 13 due to regional disruption. Affected services include flights EY573, EY574, EY575 and EY576 to and from Dammam; EY601, EY602, EY603 and EY604 to and from Jeddah; and EY551, EY552, EY559 and EY560 to and from Riyadh, on specified dates between October 11 and 13.

The airline said further schedule changes are possible and advised passengers to check their flight status at etihad.com before travelling.

Yemen's Houthis issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia's airspace on Sunday after an attack on the kingdom's international airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and wounded hundreds.

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Riyadh backs the internationally recognised government against the Houthis, who captured swathes of Red Sea coastline in a lightning offensive last month.

While the Houthis stopped short of claiming the strike, they threatened new attacks on the kingdom's airports, except for the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, warning passengers not to travel.

"The airports and airspace are exposed to targeting and constitute a theatre of operations for our forces," military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people of Saudi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese, American, and Bangladeshi nationalities, and injuries to hundreds of civilians.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability.

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and stability.

The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Iraq on Sunday condemned the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport, warning that it endangered "regional security and stability" and calling for an end to hostilities.

"Iraq calls for a comprehensive cessation of military operations, to spare civilians and the peoples of brotherly countries the consequences and repercussions, and to ensure that civilian facilities are protected," the Iraqi prime minister's spokesman Sabah al-Numan said in a statement.

UN and EU leaders voiced shock on Sunday at an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on an airport in Saudi Arabia and warned against an escalation in the deadly conflict.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply shocked" by Saturday's attack on Riyadh's airport, which killed 12 people and wounded over 300, according to aviation authorities.

"Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately," Guterres said in a statement.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called the attack a "dangerous escalation" and said the Iran-backed group must halt strikes on civilian targets.

"These attacks by Iran's proxies are pushing the region into a spiral of violence. They are destabilizing crucial global transport and energy nodes with shockwave sent through the world," von der Leyen said.

"These murderous attacks at civilians must stop at once," she said, adding the EU stands in "solidarity with Saudi Arabia".

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he "firmly condemns" the attack, which he described as "a terrorist act against Saudi Arabia and civil aviation".

"Our thoughts are with the victims and I send my sincere condolences to their loved ones," he wrote on X.

Meanwhile, UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting said the attacks were "contemptible" and a "dangerous escalation".

Kuwait Airways has cancelled two flights scheduled to and from Riyadh on Sunday following the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Arabian authorities.

The airline said the cancellations were due to the airport’s temporary suspension of operations.

Yemen's Houthis on Sunday warned passengers against using Saudi airports after an attack on the airport in the capital Riyadh left 12 people dead and hundreds wounded.

"The Yemeni armed forces renew their warning to all aviation and navigation companies, experts, staff, workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on X.

"The airports and airspace are exposed to targeting and constitute a theatre of operations for our forces, with the exception of the airports of Mecca and Medina," he added, referring to the two holiest cities in Islam.

Iran’s response to any new military action would differ from its previous responses, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said during a visit to Hormozgan province on Sunday.

“Our response in the 40-day war was different from the 12-day war, and we hope our adversaries will show some rationality,” he said.

Gharibabadi described the Strait of Hormuz as an Iranian waterway and said Tehran would use it as leverage against its adversaries.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that US-Israeli strikes on oil, refinery and energy facilities in Iran posed serious environmental risks.

Speaking at a conference, Araghchi said oil fires near Tehran had released hazardous substances that could contaminate air, soil and water, with potential consequences for the food chain.

“The environment can no longer be considered a silent victim of war,” he said.

Araghchi called for independent documentation of environmental damage caused by the war, along with accountability and compensation.

Operations at Riyadh's international airport continue to be suspended following fatal attacks on the facility, a senior aviation source in the Saudi capital told AFP on Sunday, after authorities announced a temporary closure the night before.

"Riyadh airport has suspended operations again today. They informed us of this at dawn," the source said.

Air traffic monitor Flightradar24 also noted the suspension, saying "the closure of Riyadh Airport has been extended by another 24 hours, until 21:00 UTC today", in a statement posted on X.

Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been disrupted following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia reporting cancellations and schedule changes.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the attack killed 12 people and injured 309 others, including individuals in critical condition. The authority temporarily suspended operations at King Khalid International Airport while damage is assessed and the safety of airport facilities is verified in coordination with the relevant authorities.

India strongly condemned the deadly strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, which resulted in 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries, while affirming its firm solidarity with Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty.

In an official statement released on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”

New Delhi asserted that the assault on civilian areas and vital installations was entirely unjustifiable. In the statement, the ministry noted, “The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately.”

Reiterating India's diplomatic position, the MEA added, “We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy return to the region at the earliest.”

Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent Sunday to parents citing an order from the education ministry, following the deadly attacks on the capital's airport.

"Following instructions from the Ministry of Education, all schools in Riyadh will switch to distance learning for the entire week," read an email sent to parents seen by AFP, marking the second time in less than a month that such an order was given.

The US Mission to Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and surrounding areas following attacks on the airport.

In a security alert issued on October 11, the mission said US government employees in Saudi Arabia require special authorisation to use airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. It also advised Americans to exercise extreme caution when using major airports across the kingdom.

The mission warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, urging travellers to check their flight status directly with their airline and the airport.

All 22 Indian crew members aboard the vessel MT GEM No. 2 have been rescued and are safe following an incident off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said.

In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in contact with UAE authorities and providing all possible assistance and support to the Indian seafarers.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly the strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing them as 'abhorrent'.

In a post on X, Carney said attacks on civilian infrastructure could not be justified by any political or military objective. He also expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a full recovery.

Canada condemned the attacks as 'reckless acts of violence' in the strongest possible terms, Carney said.

Qatar has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing them as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security, civilians and air navigation.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the country’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

The ministry said Saudi Arabia’s security was an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. It also wished those injured in the attack a speedy recovery.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a full recovery.

In a post on X, Sharif said attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and posed a serious threat to regional peace and stability. He called for such violence, which he described as a flagrant violation of international law, to cease immediately.

Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, citing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and the longstanding ties between the two countries.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman on October 10, 2026.

Authorities are aware of the incident, and relevant investigations are ongoing, UKMTO said, advising vessels to monitor the latest maritime security information and remain alert to the evolving operational situation.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a Panama-flagged commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on October 10 after its crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the US naval blockade against Iran, CENTCOM said in a post on X.

A US military fighter jet struck the stern of the M/V Ocean Molica, also known as the Arika Sun, with a precision munition, disabling its propulsion system without harming the crew, according to CENTCOM. The vessel had previously departed an Iranian port.

The command urged mariners to heed blockade warnings and monitor official maritime broadcasts when operating in the Gulf of Oman and approaches to the Strait of Hormuz.

At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival.

The marketplace in the Iranian capital's north would usually be abuzz with customers, but shops now sit mostly empty with only small numbers of people walking its old narrow paths, a jarring shift for the sellers shouting to promote their goods.

"There used to be customers who bought two to five kilograms. Now, they're down to buying one kilogram or half a kilogram," said the 61-year-old.

"Prices are truly high. We all know it, and it would be a lie to say otherwise."

Nasir called on authorities to stabilise the currency so businesses could plan ahead.

"We're left in limbo, everyone is," said the fruit and nut seller.

"They need to stabilise the dollar exchange rate."

Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life.

Rising inflation, nearly 90 percent year-on-year in September according to official figures, and erratic currency exchange fluctuations have driven up the cost of everyday items. Food prices have more than doubled since last year.

At the bazaar, a historic covered market in Tehran's Tajrish square, locals surrounded by Iranian flags and Persian signage try to escape the economic gloom, scanning sweets, jewellery, traditional garments and cuts of meat before their weekend begins.

In an alley, a street artist plays a guitar while another drums his hands on a box to draw tips from passersby.

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis.

The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the strike on King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a 'full-fledged war crime' that a diplomatic source attributed to a missile.

The attack came during an unprecedented wave of Houthi strikes on the kingdom since a truce in the group's long-running war with Yemen's Riyadh-backed government unravelled in July.

The spiralling violence has raised the possibility of a wider escalation, with US President Donald Trump signalling Washington could join military action against the fighters.

An attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least a dozen people on Saturday was "not acceptable," US President Donald Trump said Saturday.

He told reporters he "will be speaking" with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the attack blamed on Yemen's Houthis.

"What happened in Saudi Arabia's not acceptable," Trump added.

US strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed several people, among them an American citizen.

In a post on X, Rubio said the attacks showed a blatant disregard for civilian lives and called for them to stop immediately.

He also expressed Washington’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people, offering condolences to the victims and their families.

Deadly strikes on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia represent "a grave escalation" by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, a UN special envoy said Saturday.

"These attacks represent a grave escalation," Hans Grundberg, the UN special envoy for Yemen, said in a statement after a strike on Riyadh's international airport killed at least 12 people. "Such actions pose a serious threat to regional security, perpetuate cycles of violence and complicate even more peace efforts for Yemen."

The Saudi-led military coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government accused pro-Iranian Houthi fighters in Yemen on Sunday of carrying out the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport, vowing to respond "decisively".

In a statement, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki described the attack - which targeted a passenger terminal at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport - as a "war crime" and vowed the coalition "will respond decisively to this terrorist attack".

The Saudi-led international coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Sunday it had intercepted a missile southeast of the capital Riyadh, where the Prince Sultan airbase is located.

"Interception and destruction of a ballistic missile in Al-Kharj, launched by the Houthi terrorist militia", said the statement, hours after a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The attack on Riyadh's international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded 309 others, some of them seriously, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation officials said Saturday.

Four Saudi citizens were among the dead, as well as two Bangladeshis, one US citizen, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, one Palestinian and one Sudanese, the statement added.

' The Saudi-led international coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday a "projectile" fell near Dammam's international airport, hours after officials acknowledged an attack on Riyadh's airport.

"A projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam," wrote the coalition spokesman on X.

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