Missile Strike on Riyadh Fuel Storage Causes Airport Delays

A missile and drone attack on an Aramco fuel storage facility in Riyadh set the tanks ablaze, sparking air‑raid sirens that rattled the city overnight. The blaze forced the closure of Riyadh King Khalid International Airport’s fuel supply, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations across the hub. Airlines scrambled to reroute passengers and secure alternative refueling options, while airport authorities worked to restore safety protocols. The incident, occurring just five weeks before Delta Air Lines is slated to launch a nonstop service to Atlanta, underscores the fragility of aviation logistics amid regional hostilities. The disruption threatens to postpone the new route’s debut and could ripple through international schedules, prompting airlines to reassess contingency plans for Middle Eastern operations.