Saudi nationals killed as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen step up airport attacks | BBC News

A BBC News report says Saudi Arabia reported that three people were killed after Iran-backed Houthis attacked Riyadh airport on a Thursday. The attack is described as the latest in a series of strikes on airports across the country, amid escalating conflict between Saudi-supported Yemeni government forces and the Houthis. The report also covers comments from a US Treasury official on economic pressure on Iran and a statement from Iran's president that his country will not withdraw from peace negotiations.

• Saudi Arabia says three people were killed in an attack on Riyadh airport by the Houthis
• The attack is part of a series of strikes on airports across the country
• Conflict between Saudi-supported Yemeni government forces and the Houthis is escalating
• A US Treasury official comments on economic pressure on Iran; Iran's president says it will not leave peace talks

Saudi Arabia has said three people have been killed after the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked Riyadh airport on Thursday. It's the latest in series of attacks on airports across the country, as the conflict escalates between Saudi-supported Yemeni government forces and the Houthis. Elsewhere a US Treasury official has told the BBC that economic pressure from America has Tehran 'on its knees', and they hope the tactic will end the current regime in Iran. Meanwhile Iran's president has said his country will not walk away from peace negotiations, despite threats from the United States. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #Yemen #SaudiArabia #BBCNews