Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has faced repeated missile attacks, leading to widespread flight cancellations and the evacuation of the facility. Following a strike that resulted in casualties, international carriers including Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines have suspended services to the Saudi capital. Yemeni forces, framing these actions as reciprocal measures for Saudi-led airstrikes on Sanaa, have warned that Saudi airspace is now an active theater of operations. Meanwhile, the conflict has escalated into a full-scale war, with significant displacement of civilians reported by the UN. The military situation remains volatile, characterized by a cycle of aerial bombardments, ground offensives, and threats to critical energy infrastructure. As Saudi Arabia bolsters its defensive capabilities through regional security pacts, the ongoing hostilities continue to disrupt commercial aviation and regional stability, drawing concerns from international observers regarding the humanitarian impact and the potential for further economic fallout.
Source : Tehran Times
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