LONDON: The US said it is committed to supporting Saudi Arabia in the defense of its people and territory from Houthi attacks on Thursday.

The reiteration of commitment came after the Houthis launched a cross-border attack on Abha airport in which 12 civilians were injured at midday Arabia Standard Time.

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses thwarted a cross-border attack at 12:05 p.m that involved a booby-trapped drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in a deliberate attempt to target civilians at the airport.