Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes
Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the closure of the international airport in Riyadh after announcing the Saudi-led coalition was responding to Houthi…
France 24 reports: Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the closure of the international airport in Riyadh after announcing the Saudi-led coalition was responding to Houthi combined drone and missile attacks.
On Saturday, another attack left 13 dead and over 300 injured. This is one of the worst disruptions to Saudi aviation in years – marking a significant escalation in the war with Yemen's Houthi rebels.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Riyadh, Houthis and Yemen's Houthi.
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