Increasing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are testing Pakistan’s ability to defend Riyadh without affecting its ties with Iran, even as experts warn that Islamabad’s deeper military involvement could have major consequences at home and across the border. Islamabad’s dilemma brings together two relationships it has strong reasons to preserve: a defence and financial.
US President Donald Trump condemned the deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and said he would speak to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries.
Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in an attack targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis exchanged strikes amid escalating fighting.
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh until October 10 amid security concerns after the Houthis claimed a missile attack on the Saudi capital’s airport. Affected passengers can check rescheduling and refund options with their airlines.
Yemen's Houthis claim they targeted Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile as Saudi authorities report deaths and injuries in attacks on two airports.
As many as three people were injured, and property was damaged after attacks targeted two airports in Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, according to the country's civil aviation authority.
Israel was prepared to shoot down Flydubai Flight FZ1073 carrying 174 people after a cockpit attack triggered a possible 9/11-style security response, according to CBS News.
Saudi Arabia has condemned continued Houthi attacks after the group claimed missile and drone strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport, an Aramco refinery and other sites.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have begun implementing the Makkah Alliance for Defense, agreeing to provide military forces and capabilities for rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Yemen's Houthis have claimed responsibility for strikes targeting Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, alleging the attacks caused fires at the sites.
