Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Saudi Arabia faces a serious security challenge following the reported Houthi attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an incident that underscores the growing threat posed by missile and drone warfare to civilian infrastructure across the Middle East. With casualties reported among Saudi nationals and foreign citizens, the attack has intensified concerns about the protection of civilian aviation, regional stability and the future of efforts to contain the conflict in Yemen.

The reported attack, which left 12 people dead and 309 injured, including several critically, triggered widespread condemnation. Four of those killed were reportedly Saudi citizens, while the others include...