Saudi pilots who conducted air strikes on terrorists in Syria have received online death threats after photos were published of those involved, among them a son of the crown prince.

Saudi pilots who conducted air strikes on terrorists in Syria have received online death threats after photos were published of those involved, among them a son of the crown prince.

Saudi Press Agency (SPA) released photographs of eight airmen it said were involved in Tuesday’s US-led operation, carried out with Gulf allies.

One of the pilots involved in the raids is a son of Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, according to Saudi newspapers.

Dozens of the so-called ISIL and al-Qaeda terrorists were reportedly killed in the international coalition’s air raids, sparking threats online where the Saudi pilots’ photos appeared.

One Twitter user said the airmen were “wanted by IS” while another said their throats “will sooner or later be slit”.

The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Jordan also confirmed their participation. Washington said Qatar was also involved.