On Monday, Houthi forces, an Iran-affiliated group based in Yemen, conducted a missile strike against King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This incident represents the second time the airport has been targeted by the group in a short period. A military spokesperson for the Houthis stated that the attack was a direct response to Saudi military aggression occurring over the previous 24 hours.

The group claimed the strike was precise and successfully disrupted air traffic at the facility. Following the attack, the Houthis issued a formal declaration stating that Saudi airspace is now considered an open target for their forces, with the notable exception of locations designated as holy sites. While the Houthis maintain that the strike was effective in its objective to disrupt operations, the report from Middle East Eye does not provide independent verification of the damage or the status of the airport's infrastructure following the strike. Furthermore, the report does not include a response or confirmation from Saudi authorities regarding the impact of the attack or the status of their airspace security.