Yemeni Houthis have claimed responsibility for the strike and other targets throughout the Kingdom, according to Reuters. The disruption of the airport comes as the militant group's aviation-targeted campaign against Saudi Arabia continues to escalate, according to reports on the clashes.
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Houthi Attack on Dammam Airport Forces Flight Diversions
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The General Authority of Civil Aviation suspended normal flight operations at Dammam's primary aviation hub on Sunday evening to conduct an emergency safety evaluation. King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia came under attack on Oct. 11, forcing arriving aircraft to hold in the air or divert to other cities while officials assessed facility damage and security.
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