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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Houthis Claim Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport as Flights Are Suspended
Caption: Houthis Claim Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport as Flights Are Suspended. Three Saudi citizens have been killed and several others injured in attacks targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for. The attacks took place on Thursday, with one targeting airport facilities and another hitting an aircraft belonging to Saudi national carrier Saudia. The strikes triggered widespread disruption to air travel, with hundreds of flights cancelled and several international airlines, including Lufthansa and Air India, suspending services. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attack, saying the Houthis had “once again struck Riyadh’s airport” and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. She described attacks on civilian infrastructure as unacceptable and called on Iran’s regional proxies to stop their violent actions. Airport operations returned to normal later on Thursday, although airlines announced suspensions lasting several days, with Lufthansa extending its restrictions until 16 October. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Saudi-backed forces and the Iran-aligned Houthis, following a major military offensive launched by Saudi Arabia and its allies in Yemen. The Houthis say they are targeting Saudi Arabia because of its support for Yemen’s recognised government, while Saudi-backed forces are seeking to retake territory captured by the rebels. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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