Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Saudi Arabia’s transport minister announced that the kingdom will mount a “serious response” after the Houthi armed group struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and a second facility, killing 13 people. The attacks represent a marked escalation in the cross‑border conflict between the Saudi government and the Yemen‑based Houthi movement, which has previously targeted Saudi infrastructure. The minister’s statement, reported by the BBC, signals that the Saudi authorities are preparing a strong retaliation, though specific measures were not disclosed. The incident follows a pattern of increasing Houthi strikes on Saudi territory, raising concerns about regional security and the safety of civilian aviation hubs.