Impact of the Attacks on King Khalid Airport
King Khalid Airport in Riyadh has been targeted in a recent attack and is closed for an indefinite period. This attack, which occurred on Saturday, is the deadliest strike on this airport in over a decade, resulting in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Among the deceased are four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi citizens, and six individuals from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt.
The number of casualties indicates the severity of this attack, which is the third strike on King Khalid Airport in the past week. The previous two attacks also left four dead, with one of them causing significant damage to a Saudi passenger plane that was parked at the airport.
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Houthi Response and Military Threats
The Iran-backed Houthis had warned airlines and passengers hours before the attacks not to use airports and airspace in Saudi Arabia. This group has described Saudi airports as the "scene of operations" for their forces and has urged airlines, specialists, staff, and passengers to take their warnings seriously. The Houthis also stated that any failure to intercept attacks would be the responsibility of Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi administration's foreign ministry emphasized that Saudi Arabia's continued military operations in Yemen will face a stronger response. In statements published by the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah television, it was said that the group's actions would be based on the principle of reciprocity.
Disruption of Air Traffic and International Energy Conference
The attacks on King Khalid Airport led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights to and from Saudi airports, disrupting air traffic in other countries as well. However, the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that the International Energy Congress "WPC" will proceed as scheduled despite the temporary closure of Riyadh airport. This five-day conference will be held at a convention center about 10 kilometers from the airport.
Saudi state television reported that over 70 ministers, 300 company executives, and representatives from more than 25 international energy organizations have confirmed their attendance. Additionally, the meeting of the International Energy Ministers will also take place on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Saudi officials have informed parents that in-person education will be suspended from Sunday to Thursday, and students, teachers, and administrative staff will continue their activities remotely during this period.
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