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Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said its main airport had partially resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday despite renewed threats to target it from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as the kingdom intercepted another wave of missiles and drones amid continued fighting with the group.The Houthis have continued their daily attacks on the kingdom, the world's largest oil exporter, despite Saudi strikes against the group, with the airport's partial reopening coming after a deadly attack earlier this month that forced it to suspend operations.
Saudi Arabia reported that its main airport has partially resumed operations, reopening two terminals on Sunday. The decision comes as authorities continue to manage security after an earlier shutdown tied to attacks.
The partial restart follows a period of disruption linked to renewed threats from Yemen's Houthi movements, which have regularly targeted facilities in the kingdom. Officials indicated that the airport is operating at a limited capacity during this phase.
Authorities noted continued attempts by the Houthis to strike the kingdom, with a fresh wave of missiles and drones being intercepted as part of ongoing hostilities. The airport reopening appears to be a cautious step amid these security developments.
The resumed operations come after a deadly attack earlier in the month had forced the airport to suspend services, with the situation continuing to unfold as fighting persists in the region. No details are provided about any injuries, exact dates, or specific flight-level outcomes in the available material.