Riyadh airport partially reopens after Saudi intercepts Houthi missiles

Saudi authorities said they intercepted ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Riyadh on Tuesday, enabling a partial reopening of King Khalid International Airport. The airport administration segregated terminals for domestic and international flight operations despite security concerns raised by Houthi military officials.

Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthi forces, cautioned that the airport remained unsafe for travellers and staff, signalling the group's continued capability to threaten Saudi infrastructure. The warning underscored persistent tensions in the region's ongoing conflict.

The Saudi-led coalition has reported extensive airstrikes against targets in Yemen, citing military objectives. However, independent verification of claims regarding missile interceptions, drone strikes and their impact remains unavailable. Both the coalition and Houthi forces have routinely made competing assertions about military operations that lack third-party confirmation.

The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities attributed to Houthi forces, reflecting the fragile security situation affecting regional aviation and civilian infrastructure.