Saudi Arabia’s air defense system has successfully intercepted several missiles targeting the capital Riyadh on Sunday, March 1, 2026. According to the report, this attack was specifically targeted at King Khalid International Airport and a major US military base (Prince Sultan Airbase). Saudi officials have confirmed that their defense systems eliminated these threats in the air and there was no loss of life or property on the ground. However, after this incident, security has been increased in the entire region and it has had a deep impact on air travel.
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What is the situation in Riyadh after the attack?
The Saudi Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry have informed that the attack on Sunday was completely foiled. Iran The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which they have named ‘Operation True Promise 4’. Life in Riyadh is safe, but authorities have advised people not to go near any falling debris or suspicious objects.
of America US CENTCOM has also confirmed that air defense systems deployed in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have neutralized hundreds of threats. Airport operations in Riyadh did not completely halt, but many processes were slowed down due to security reasons. The attack is said to be in response to ongoing tensions in the region and the events that took place in Tehran on February 28.
What has been the impact on flights and passengers?
The biggest impact of this military tension is being seen on air travel. Keeping security in mind, the airspace of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain has been closed or restricted intermittently. This has had a direct impact on passengers traveling between India and Gulf countries.
Major airlines have either canceled their flights or changed their routes. You can see information about the affected services in the table below:
Airline/Service Status (Expected till March 3) Saudia Airlines Flights suspended on many routes Emirates & Qatar Airways Flights diverted or canceled Lufthansa Services to Middle East disrupted Airspace restrictions in Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait
Passengers have been advised to check the flight status with their airline before going to the airport. ‘Level 1’ emergency protocol has been implemented at Saudi airports to provide assistance to stranded passengers. Oman’s Foreign Ministry has also expressed concern over this tension and appealed for peace.
