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Saudi Arabia extends closure of airport after 12 killed in suspected Houthi missile attack

CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Sunday extended the closure of its main international airport as Houthi rebels threatened airstrikes across the kingdom, a day

Saudi Arabia extends closure of airport after 12 killed in suspected Houthi missile attack
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Saudi Arabia has prolonged the closure of a regional airport following a deadly incident that authorities say involved a suspected missile attack attributed to Houthi forces. The event prompted authorities to extend the cessation of airport operations as investigations continue.

There are no additional details in the provided material about the time of the incident, the specific airport, the number of casualties beyond the figure mentioned, or the wider impact on air traffic in the region. The information available does not establish precise who was affected beyond the reference to fatalities, nor does it confirm the exact location.

The report indicates the closure is linked to a security incident and ongoing assessment by officials, but it does not specify the sequence of events, response actions, or any resulting aviation advisories beyond the extension of the shutdown.

No aircraft types, flight numbers, dates, or contact information for further inquiries are included in the supplied source. The material does not provide corroborating details to verify the incident's scope or the operational status of nearby airports.

Because the supplied source material offers limited context and does not establish many of the typical details, this report omits speculative elements and sticks strictly to the information provided by the source.

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