Houthi Missile Strikes on Riyadh Airport Kill Three Saudis

Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut down its airspace in an escalating war triggered by the US-Iran conflict. The strikes also injured several people, damaged a Saudia Airlines plane, and sent smoke billowing over the airport. The attacks led many airlines to cancel flights to the Saudi capital days before it is due to host a major meeting of global oil chiefs. The escalation raises concerns about regional stability and the impact on global oil markets. The Houthi strikes mark a significant escalation in the conflict, which has drawn in multiple regional and international actors. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond, and the situation remains highly volatile.