Iran And Its Houthi Proxies Target Saudi Airports And Gulf Shipping - Analysis

Houthis, backed by Iran, launched multiple ballistic-missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports, including King Khalid International in Riyadh and King Fahd in Dammam, killing at least 14 people and wounding hundreds. The attacks prompted major carriers to suspend flights and left Riyadh access severely constrained while Jeddah operated only partially. The article links the campaign to broader pressure tactics as Iran conducts attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and holds ballistic-missile drills. It says the aviation targeting may respond to U.S. efforts to push Western airlines to suspend flights into Iran after sanctions on September 8 and subsequent suspension of services by multiple carriers and countries.