Riyadh Airport Reopens Saturday After Deadly Houthi Attack; Etihad Extends Flight Cancellations

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until Saturday following a deadly attack on Sunday that killed one person and injured 11. The attack targeted the airport, with victims identified as a pilot, a flight attendant, and a widowed mother. The Houthi forces have been blamed for the assaults.

Etihad Airways has extended its flight cancellations to October 19 due to the ongoing situation. US Energy Secretary has condemned the 'cowardly' Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has urged the European Union to increase Red Sea escorts, with references made to Kallas.

State television in Saudi Arabia broadcast footage of a missile strike at Riyadh airport. A Saudi minister stated that the nation's resilience cannot be broken. In related incidents, Indian seafarers are reported missing after a drone attack in the Gulf of Oman. The US military disabled a cargo ship that was breaching an Iran blockade.

Former President Trump has been reported to be considering joining Saudi strikes after the Riyadh airport attack. He also made statements regarding Iran's leaders being sent to 'the gates of hell'. Additionally, there are reports of Israel’s new military line in Syria, and Trump mentioned jets being moved from a UK base due to a 'threat'. Yemeni forces have claimed control of the Bab Al Mandeb strait.