Twelve People Killed in Attack on Riyadh Airport
In an attack on the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia, 12 people lost their lives and more than 300 people were injured.
Twelve people lost their lives and more than 300 people were injured in an attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh. Civil aviation authorities reported that the condition of some of the injured is critical.
Attack Targeting the Airport
In the attack targeting the international airport located in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, 12 people lost their lives and over 300 people were injured. Civil aviation authorities announced that some of the injured were in critical condition in the incident that occurred early Sunday morning.
Nationalities of the Casualties
According to an official statement made by Saudi Arabia, those who lost their lives include four Saudi Arabian citizens, two Bangladeshis, one Palestinian, one U.S. citizen, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, and one Sudanese.
International Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his country was evaluating whether to participate in Saudi Arabia's attacks against the Iran-backed Houthis. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned these attacks, describing them as actions that must be condemned.
Conflicts in Yemen
Forces allied with the UN-recognized government in Yemen claimed they carried out a successful offensive to recapture the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb strait from Houthi rebel forces. Conflicting statements were made regarding the scope of control in the region.