<p>The Iran-backed Houthis conducted an attack against Saudi Arabia that resulted in the death of an American citizen and over 300 injuries on Saturday.</p>
<p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis, including today’s strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that took numerous innocent lives, including an American citizen. These attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now. We stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people and extend our condolences to the victims and their families."</p>
<p>At least a dozen people were reported killed after missiles struck two domestic flight terminals at the airport in Riyadh, according to civil aviation authorities. This attack is noted as the largest against a Gulf nation since the broader conflict with Iran began in February, according to the Associated Press, and may lead to increased U.S. involvement in the regional conflict.</p>
<p>When asked about potential U.S. military action against the Houthis, President Donald Trump stated, "We may." He added, "We’re going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly."</p>
<p>Trump also mentioned he would speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the attack and noted that the U.S. is “in communication” with the Houthis. The strikes resulted in the deaths of four Saudi nationals and a Palestinian, as well as individuals from Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan. Major General Turki Al-Maki described the strikes as a war crime and indicated that the kingdom’s military would respond.</p>
<p>Additionally, Houthi forces were reported to have killed two people in an attack on Abha International Airport on Wednesday.</p>