Saudi Arabia confirms three deaths following Houthi strikes on airports

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes targeting two of its international airports have killed three people and injured at least 36 others, Al Jazeera reported. The Wall Street Journal also reported that the Yemeni rebel group launched strikes on two airports located inside Saudi Arabia. [1][3]

The attacks have coincided with rising economic and security concerns across the region. CNBC reported that worries over Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia have caused oil prices to rise. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported that the ongoing fighting between the Houthis and the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government of Yemen has displaced more than 200,000 people. [1][2]

International partners have moved to bolster security for the kingdom. Financial Times and Deutsche Welle reported that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey triggered a mutual defense pact, with Pakistan and Turkey agreeing to take practical measures to defend Saudi territory. Sources told Reuters that Syria is also considering providing military aid to Saudi Arabia. [6][8][9]

The strikes follow earlier escalation across the region. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Houthi rebels previously claimed attacks against King Khalid International Airport and an Aramco facility in Riyadh, alongside strikes on Aden International Airport in Yemen. [15][16]