12 Dead in Attack on Riyadh Airport

An attack carried out on the international airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of 12 people, while more than 300 others were injured. Civil aviation authorities reported that the condition of some of the injured is critical.

Toll of the Airport Attack

As a result of the attack targeting the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, a total of 12 people lost their lives. Authorities announced that more than 300 people were also injured in the incident and that the wounded have been hospitalized for treatment.

Nationalities of the Victims

According to the official statement, those who lost their lives in the attack include four Saudi Arabian citizens, alongside two Bangladeshis, a Palestinian, a U.S. citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian, and a Sudanese national.

Statements from the Coalition and the U.S.

The Saudi-led coalition described the attack as a veritable war crime and pledged a harsh response. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the country is evaluating whether to participate in potential retaliations against the attackers.

Responsibility for the Attack and Regional Impacts

The Saudi-led coalition forces announced that the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen were behind the attack. This incident went on record as the deadliest attack to occur in Gulf Arab states since the beginning of the war in Yemen.