Syria

A pilot was killed in attacks claimed by the Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport, with explosions heard in the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition promised a firm response. Separately, Syria's foreign minister said Damascus is weighing whether to join the Makkah pact, adding a diplomatic dimension to regional tensions.

Al-Hadath reports details of an armed attack on a Syrian customs patrol in the coastal city of Tartus. The attack on the patrol signals continuing security tensions in Syria, with the outlet providing the known circumstances of the incident. Further information about casualties or those responsible has not yet been confirmed.