Britain Expands Military Support For Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Houthi Threat
The defensive mission follows strikes targeting Riyadh’s airport and facilities operated by oil giant Saudi Aramco.
The defensive mission follows strikes targeting Riyadh’s airport and facilities operated by oil giant Saudi Aramco.
Saudi Arabia’s coalition reported intercepting a drone near Khamis Mushait, a cruise missile in the Medina region and another drone in the Eastern Province.
Saudi air defense systems successfully destroyed the incoming projectiles over Riyadh. However, falling shrapnel struck several residential areas, injuring a child, a man, and two women.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman started a war against the Houthi and their allies to restore the Yemeni government
If Yemen continues to strike at key Saudi economic and energy assets with precision, the consequences for Riyadh will multiply
According to rebel officials, the Tuesday assault involved a barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and combat drones.
The United States, Australia and other countries have also advised citizens against travelling to the region.
The newly published video provides a stark visual record of the disaster, showing the chaos and immediate aftermath at the heavily populated terminal.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has faced repeated attacks, forcing authorities to extend its operational suspension
If confirmed, it would mark the group’s fourth reported attempt to target the airport this week.
US officials said protecting those facilities could also help secure Saudi approval for US aircraft to use its airspace if military operations resume.
Israeli authorities are investigating whether the incident had any state-sponsored connection.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed globally as a hero after surviving a harrowing mid-air attack on a flydubai flight to Israel.
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline last week after the drone attack
The statement comes amid Houthi attacks and growing attention on new defense arrangements between Islamabad and Riyadh
The package includes the Lockheed Martin aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines and additional equipment, according to the State Department