12 Dead, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport, Saudi Officials Confirm
12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh airport strike. U.S. weighs response as Houthi rebels remain silent.
POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A deadly attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has left at least 12 people dead and over 300 injured, according to official statements from the Saudi government.
Saudi authorities confirmed that among the deceased were one American citizen and individuals from Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, Bangladesh, and four Saudis. The injured are receiving medical care across multiple hospitals, with several in critical condition. The assault targeted terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, a regional source revealed, though they requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, with the Houthis—backed by Iran—linked to previous attacks on Saudi infrastructure. While no group has claimed responsibility for Saturday’s strike, the U.S. State Department condemned the attacks on civilian targets. President Trump indicated he was considering potential U.S. involvement in strikes against the Houthis, while international airlines have canceled numerous flights to and from the area.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)