Air India, IndiGo cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi missile threat
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly fired a missile toward Riyadh International Airport, prompting Air India and IndiGo to cancel or divert flights. The incident escalates regional tensions and disrupts air travel, though impact on Saudi infrastructure remains unconfirmed.
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Houthi Missile/Drone Strikes on Saudi Airports Escalate; Saudi Coalition Retaliates
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, targeting multiple Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International, with missiles and drones, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths and numerous injuries. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed retaliation and claims to have destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen. This marks a substantial intensification of the conflict, drawing international condemnation and prompting flight disruptions.