A new Houthi attack struck Riyadh’s international airport on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority. The strike targeted the airport, which had previously been hit by a Houthi attack that killed at least a dozen people and led to the suspension of airport operations.
The Houthi attacks have intensified in recent days, prompting Saudi Arabia to warn of a shortage of interceptors to counter the missile threats. The attacks have also contributed to a surge in oil prices, with benchmark oil prices reaching nearly $105 a barrel. This follows a Houthi strike on Saudi territory that heightened concerns about global supply tightness ahead of the northern hemisphere winter.
Iran has expressed deep concern over the developments in the Arabian Peninsula, following another Houthi attack on Riyadh. The Yemeni group, backed by Iran, has been accused of launching multiple strikes against Saudi Arabia, including drone attacks and missile launches.
The Houthi movement, which is backed by Iran, has been designated as a terrorist group by Yemen’s government. A draft law was approved to criminalize the group’s activities and financing, following attacks on Aden International Airport and Saudi Arabia.
The conflict between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia has escalated over the past year, with both sides accusing each other of attacks. Recent airstrikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, have been attributed to Saudi forces, while the Houthi rebels claim responsibility for attacks on Saudi territory. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange accusations and military actions.
