Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport, say eyewitnesses - Reuters

Saudi authorities announced on Saturday that operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have been suspended following a blast that wounded several people. The decision was taken as security forces assess the situation and secure the airport premises.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported hearing an explosion and seeing a number of individuals injured in the immediate aftermath. The exact number of those wounded has not been confirmed, but multiple casualties were reported by those present.

The suspension comes after an earlier attack on the same airport on Thursday, which was claimed by the Iran‑backed Houthi movement. That incident resulted in three fatalities and caused damage to an aircraft on the tarmac.

While the Houthis publicly acknowledged responsibility for the Thursday strike, they have not announced any new attacks for Saturday. Saudi officials have not attributed the latest blast to any specific group pending further investigation.

In response to the incidents, airport authorities have halted all arrivals and departures, and airlines have been instructed to reroute or cancel flights until the airport can be declared safe. Security and investigative teams remain on site to determine the cause of the Saturday blast and to restore normal operations.