At least 12 killed, 300 injured in Riyadh airport strike

Saudi officials confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured in a strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday. The attack, which targeted a complex housing terminals for domestic flights, was blamed by a Saudi-led coalition on the Houthis.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the airport's closure, citing the severity of the attack. The airport, which is the country's main international hub, had a heavy police presence and all entrances were blocked following the strike.

The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for Saturday's strike, though they previously claimed attacks on the airport that killed three Saudis. The attack marked the deadliest in any Gulf Arab country since the start of the Iran war, according to Saudi officials.

The United States condemned the attack, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a 'grave threat to regional security.' President Trump said the administration was evaluating whether to join Saudi strikes against the Houthis.

The attacks have disrupted flights globally, with over 291 flights canceled at Riyadh airport in the past 24 hours. Airlines from the U.S., Britain, Germany, Australia, and Canada warned citizens to avoid the airport.

The Saudi energy ministry continued to promote an international energy conference in Riyadh despite the attacks, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region. The Houthis have also warned global airlines about operating in Saudi airspace, citing the area as a military theater.