Twelve People Killed in Attack on Saudi Arabia Capital Airport

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Twelve people lost their lives in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, while various conflicts and developments across the Middle East continue to affect the region.

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Airport in the Saudi capital is attacked again, and other Mideast developments

A fresh attack was carried out on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and leaving numerous others injured.

Riyadh Airport Targeted

According to statements by civil aviation authorities, the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked once again. A missile struck a passenger terminal, killing 12 people and injuring dozens of others.

Developments on the US and Yemen Front

President Donald Trump stated in remarks to reporters that he was evaluating whether the United States would join Saudi Arabia's attacks against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Tanker Incident in the Persian Gulf

United Arab Emirates national guards successfully rescued 22 crew members following a fire aboard an oil tanker sailing in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Iranian agency IRNA announced that the vessel struck a sea mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Drone Strike on the Sudan Border

According to the Emergency Lawyers group, at least 40 people, including children, were killed in a drone strike carried out in the Abu Shandi area of Sudan's Blue Nile state near the Ethiopian border.

Flight Ban Between Lebanon and the US Lifted

Flight restrictions between Lebanon and the US have been officially lifted. The ban, which had been in place since 1985 and began following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847, was ended, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his satisfaction with the decision.

Gaza and Military Casualties

Five Palestinians were killed in attacks carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced that the number of American military personnel casualties in the Middle East has reached 21 since the beginning of the war with Iran.