King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has reopened its terminals 1 and 2 for both domestic and international flights as of Sunday, despite ongoing missile and drone attacks from Houthi militants. This decision comes after a series of strikes that have targeted the airport, including a particularly devastating attack earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and left over 300 injured.

The Saudi-led military coalition reported on Monday that they intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis, who have been increasingly aggressive in their assaults on the Saudi capital. The coalition's announcement followed a day of explosions in Riyadh, prompting local authorities to issue warnings via text messages about a "hostile aerial threat" affecting the area.S3

Despite the risks, the reopening of King Khalid International Airport marks a significant step for Saudi Arabia, which had previously suspended operations at the airport due to the Houthi attacks. The airport's operations were halted after the deadly strike that claimed multiple lives, reflecting the ongoing security challenges faced by the Kingdom amid the conflict with the Iran-backed group.S4