Dammam, Saudi Arabia: One Saudi resident was killed and eight others were injured in an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the country’s civil aviation authorities. The attack reportedly took place late Wednesday night, causing damage to the airport and disrupting flight operations.

Global flight-tracking service Flightradar24 reported on social media platform X that flights were diverted to other routes following the incident.

Attacker Yet to Be Identified

Authorities have not yet disclosed who was responsible for the latest attack. However, Saudi Arabia’s major airports have previously faced threats and attacks involving missiles and projectiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

The Iran-backed Houthis have not issued any statement regarding the latest incident.

Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted four drone attacks in the kingdom’s eastern region, amid heightened security concerns.

US Orders Some Personnel to Leave Saudi Arabia

The attack comes amid growing regional tensions and concerns over potential further hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

On Wednesday night, the United States ordered some diplomats and family members of American government employees to leave Saudi Arabia, citing security concerns linked to deadly attacks and the risk of escalating hostilities involving the Houthis.

Earlier Drone Incident at Aramco Oil Facility

The latest airport attack follows another deadly incident involving drone debris at an oil facility operated by Saudi Aramco in the kingdom’s southeastern region.

According to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry, debris from an intercepted drone fell at the facility, killing two people and injuring two others. The two deceased individuals were citizens of Nepal and the Philippines, while the injured included nationals of Pakistan and India.

Regional Security Concerns Intensify

The incidents have heightened concerns over security at critical infrastructure sites across Saudi Arabia, including airports and energy facilities.

With the latest airport attack still under investigation and responsibility yet to be established, authorities are facing renewed pressure to strengthen security amid rising regional tensions.