Second Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport killing one Pakistani national

A second strike targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing a Pakistani national and leaving several people injured. Al Jazeera reported that Saudi authorities confirmed the casualty after the attack hit the capital facility. The South China Morning Post reported that the Sunday strike killed one person and injured 11 others, while France 24 confirmed that Yemen Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the assault. [1][2][4]

The fresh strike followed a deadly attack on Saturday at the same airport. Al Jazeera, France 24, Middle East Eye, and the South China Morning Post all reported that Saturday's strike killed at least 12 people. France 24 reported that the casualty toll made Saturday's event the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. Middle East Eye reported that the attack injured hundreds of civilians, while the South China Morning Post and Middle East Eye noted that airport operations were suspended after the strikes. [1][2][3][4][6]

International leaders swiftly denounced the strikes. Middle East Eye reported that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attacks, stating that strikes on civilian infrastructure violate international law and must cease immediately. Middle East Eye also reported that leaders from Iraq and the European Union issued condemnations, while Anadolu Ajansi reported that Pakistan strongly condemned the airport attack. [3][7][8]

Following the strikes, Middle East Eye reported that Houthi forces warned civilians to avoid all Saudi airports except those in Mecca and Medina. The Houthis launched an offensive against Yemen UN recognized government in September 2026 amid the ongoing Yemeni civil war. France 24 reported that oil prices extended gains on Monday as escalation in the Middle East raised market concerns. [2][5][6][14]