A suspected Houthi drone strike targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, located in Saudi Arabia’s vital eastern oil-producing region. Saudi air defense systems intercepted the incoming aerial threat, though falling debris and emergency protocols caused temporary operational disruptions at the facility. The attack represents a significant geographic expansion of hostilities, striking deep inside Saudi territory far from the Yemen border. The incident coincides with escalating maritime chaos in the region, including recent reports of seven oil tankers damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. International leaders and regional diplomats have urgently called for de-escalation, warning that compounding attacks on critical infrastructure threaten global energy supplies and stability.

Full report : Houthis launch drone attack deep inside Saudi territory, kills 2.