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Attacks Target Airports in Riyadh and Dammam, Injuring Several People

Several people have been injured in a new attack on Riyadh airport, according to Saudi authorities. Another airport in the country has also been targeted. The Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for all but the latest attack.

According to Saudi Arabia's aviation authority, several people were injured after Riyadh's King Khalid Airport was attacked again on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday evening, Yemen's Houthi movement said it was behind the attacks.

A projectile hit one of the airport's terminal buildings, according to the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government in its conflict with the Houthi movement. The coalition also said a cruise missile was shot down near the airport.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, the aviation authority said new attacks had targeted King Fahd Airport in Dammam, further east.

Authorities in Riyadh suspended traffic to and from the airport following the incident. Earlier on Sunday, it was announced that several schools would hold classes remotely.

King Khalid Airport remains closed after Saturday's deadly attack, in which at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured.

On Sunday afternoon, the Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of attacking the airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Saudi Arabia has vowed to retaliate for Saturday's deadly attack.

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