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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane and James C. Reynolds

Warning for travellers after deadly strike on Saudi airport

  • Houthi forces have warned travellers and airlines against using Saudi airports after a strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300.
  • The Houthis formally claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the third strike on the capital's airport this week alongside raids targeting Aramco facilities.
  • President Donald Trump said that the US may join Saudi Arabia in launching retaliatory strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen.
  • UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting indicated that Britain could potentially increase its military support to Saudi Arabia following the escalation.
  • Operations at King Khalid International Airport were temporarily suspended, causing widespread flight diversions and prompting companies such as BP to cancel event attendances in Riyadh.

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