US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Saudi Arabia faced fresh concern over aviation safety on Sunday, October 11, after an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and caused a fire. The incident came less than a day after a deadly attack at the airport that killed 12 people and injured hundreds, according to Saudi authorities.
The latest strike also raised concerns about further disruption to regional air travel as the Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and promised a response.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Washington was considering whether to join Saudi military action against the group, while international leaders condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Riyadh Airport Remains Closed as Airlines Extend Flight Suspensions
The fresh projectile strike has added to the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition said the projectile hit Terminal 4 and caused a fire, while air defences intercepted another threat near the airport. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said they had “intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile” in the vicinity of the airport.
Saudi authorities have not announced a confirmed reopening time. Flightradar24 reported that the closure had been extended until midnight local time at the start of Monday, October 12. Aviation sources told AFP that airport operators had been informed that flights would remain suspended, while damage to radar and communications equipment and runway safety assessments added to the uncertainty.
The disruption has forced airlines to cancel services and ask passengers to check their flight status before travelling.
- Etihad Airways: Cancelled six flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh on Sunday and another return service scheduled for Monday.
Khaleej Times - Emirates: Cancelled Riyadh services on Sunday and Monday, according to the supplied report.
- SriLankan Airlines: Suspended Riyadh flights until October 18 while safety and operational assessments continue.
SriLankan Airlines - Lufthansa Group: Had already suspended flights to Riyadh through October 16, according to the supplied report.
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