Middle East latest: At least 12 killed and hundreds injured in Riyadh airport 'missile attack' – as Trump says US to 'look at' joining Saudi strikes on Houthis: news

Riyadh Airport Missile Attack: Fatalities, Injuries, and US Response

At least 12 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a missile strike targeting King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incident marks a sharp escalation in regional Middle East tensions and threats to civilian aviation infrastructure.

Casualty Details and Operational Impact

Saudi civil aviation authorities confirmed that the strike on the capital’s main international hub resulted in 12 deathsincluding foreign nationalsand left approximately 309 individuals wounded, several of whom remain in critical condition.

• Terminal Damage: Projectile impact caused ceiling collapses and structural damage near passenger departure areas, prompting immediate emergency evacuations.

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• Aviation Disruptions: Flight operations were suspended at King Khalid International Airport to conduct security assessments and structural inspections, leading regional carriers to cancel or divert flights.

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• Diplomatic Advisories: Foreign embassies, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, issued urgent security warnings advising their citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding vicinities.

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U.S. Weighs Military Action Against Houthis

In the wake of the strike, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding Washington’s potential direct involvement alongside Saudi armed forces against the Yemen-based Houthi movement.

President Trump indicated that the United States is evaluating potential joint retaliatory operations:

“We may. We’re going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.”

The U.S. State Department strongly condemned the strike as an act of terrorism against civilian facilities. Cross-border drone and missile launches from Yemen have intensified as conflict along Red Sea shipping corridors and regional border points continues to expand.