Attack Carried Out on Saudi Arabia's Capital Riyadh Airport
While 12 people lost their lives in the attack at Riyadh airport, tanker rescue operations and a drone attack in Sudan drew attention among other developments across the Middle East.
While 12 people lost their lives in an attack carried out on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, many important developments affecting different countries in the region also took place consecutively.
Attack on Riyadh Airport
According to statements made by civil aviation authorities, King Khalid International Airport located in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh was targeted once again.
As a result of a missile hitting the passenger terminal, 12 people lost their lives and dozens of people were injured. President Donald Trump stated that he was evaluating whether the US would participate in the attacks conducted against the Iran-backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.
Tanker Rescue Operation in the Persian Gulf
The United Arab Emirates successfully rescued 22 crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire while navigating the Persian Gulf.
The official Iranian agency IRNA, based on news from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval forces, reported that the tanker struck a naval mine while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone Attack in Sudan
At least 40 people, including children, lost their lives in a drone attack organized in Sudan's Blue Nile state.
The human rights advocacy organization Emergency Lawyers held the Rapid Support Forces responsible for the attack, drawing attention to the violence in the region.
Flight Restriction Between Lebanon and the US
The Lebanese presidency announced that the flight restrictions with the US, which have been in effect since 1985, have been officially lifted.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his satisfaction with this decision taken following the weakening of Hezbollah.
Gaza and US Military Casualties
According to health authorities, five Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli attacks targeting Gaza.
The Pentagon announced that the number of US soldiers who lost their lives in the Middle East since the beginning of the war with Iran has risen to 21.