Yemen’s Houthis warn aviation firms and passengers against using Saudi airports and airspace, after 12 people were killed in an attack on the international airport in Riyadh
More than 300 were injured in Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia – verified footage captures the aftermath of the strike
The physical damage can be quickly repaired, but Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a safe haven of stability is taking a battering, writes our security correspondent
The Houthi statement on Sunday did not reference Saturday’s attack – but the Iran-backed group said they were behind separate strikes on the same airport on Thursday
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting suggests the UK could “potentially” provide more support for Saudi Arabia while US President Donald Trump says the US may get involved in offensive strikes.
The UK Foreign Office has advised against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia, specifically warning against ail travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen, all but essential travel to Aseer province, Riyadh province, Najran province, Jizan province and Taif city and Taif International Airport.
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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband earlier said he was “appalled” by the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, adding “we stand in solidarity with those affected”.
He told British nationals to avoid the airport, following Saudi authority advice, and to follow the government’s travel advice, external.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned Saturday’s attack on its neighbour Saudi Arabia.
These attacks are a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty” of Saudi Arabia, says the foreign ministry in a statement.
It says it reaffirms its “full solidarity” with Saudi Arabia and “support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and stability”.
BBC
