Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people, officials said.
Well, folks, it looks like Riyadh had a close call recently. On a seemingly ordinary Monday evening, the sky over Saudi Arabia’s capital was lit up not by the sunset, but by a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces. You know, just your typical day in the Middle East where missiles can become the evening news faster than you can say ‘dinner is ready.’
But fear not! The Saudi-led coalition swooped in like a superhero in a dramatic movie scene and intercepted the missile before it could ruin anyone’s evening plans. I mean, who wants to watch a missile crash when you could be binge-watching the latest season of your favorite show instead?
The Saudi Civil Defense issued a brief warning about a potential danger in the city, which is basically code for “Hey, everyone, maybe don’t go outside right now unless you want to be a part of the next big action flick.” Talk about a mood killer! I can only imagine the conversations that ensued:
“Hey, wanna grab dinner?”
“Sure, but what about that missile thing?”
“Oh, it’s fine. Let’s just stay in and order delivery instead.”
This interception comes on the heels of a series of attacks by the Houthis, who seem to have a penchant for targeting airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. You know, just casual things like disrupting air travel and messing with oil supplies—because who doesn’t enjoy a little chaos in the world economy?
The coalition’s announcement on social media was likely met with a mix of relief and disbelief. Imagine scrolling through your feed, and instead of cute cat videos or your friend’s vacation photos, you see a post about a missile interception. It’s enough to make you question whether you’re actually living in a real-life action movie or just dealing with the world’s oddest reality show.
Now, while we can all breathe a sigh of relief that Riyadh was spared from a potentially disastrous evening, it’s a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region. It’s like living in a neighborhood where someone’s always throwing a party, but half of the guests are armed and the other half are just trying to enjoy their evening without ducking for cover.
So, here’s to the Saudi-led coalition for their timely intervention and to the residents of Riyadh for dodging a bullet—literally. Let’s hope the next time we hear about missiles in the area, it’s just a reference to some sort of new tech gadget that’s hitting the market, not a weapon of war. Because honestly, we could all use a break from the drama.
And remember, folks, if you ever feel like your day is going poorly, just think of Riyadh and their missile interception. At least your biggest worry might just be a bad hair day or a forgotten grocery list. Stay safe out there!
Inspired by: “Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile intercepted over Riyadh” (r/World)