Saudi reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi strikes; truce collapse deepens

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has partially reopened following Houthi missile and drone strikes, with operations resuming for domestic and national-carrier international flights. Houthi forces have explicitly declared the airport a military target and threatened further attacks, leading to continued flight suspensions by international airlines. This situation indicates an ongoing security risk to Saudi aviation infrastructure and a significant escalation in the Yemen conflict following the breakdown of a UN-brokered truce.

Houthi forces have intensified missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, explicitly targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and critical oil infrastructure. While Saudi air defenses have intercepted multiple projectiles, the sustained targeting of major civilian and economic hubs, including a reopened airport, indicates a significant escalation in Houthi long-range strike capabilities and intent. The breakdown of a UN-brokered truce further exacerbates regional instability.