Saudi Arabia keeps Riyadh airport closed as regional military tensions escalate

Saudi Arabia extended the closure of Riyadh’s international airport as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched new drone and missile threats across the country. The move follows a weekend strike on the departure terminal that killed 12 people and injured over 300. Houthi leadership formally claimed responsibility for the attack, warning international airlines and passengers to avoid Saudi airspace.

In related military developments, a Saudi military helicopter crashed near the southern border town of Najran due to a reported technical breakdown, killing two crew members. Maritime security risks also mounted following a vessel strike near the United Arab Emirates and warnings from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid the deteriorating situation, the United States is assessing potential military options targeting Iran.

Sources: Beta, Cafe del Montenegro, Danas, N1, Vijesti