Houthi missile attacks hit Riyadh airport again, Saudi Arabia vows decisive response

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Published: 2026-10-11T18:14:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Washington Post

A projectile hit a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, causing a fire and injuries, following a deadly missile attack on Saturday by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels that killed 12 people and injured 309. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks and issued new threats to Saudi airspace, warning airlines and travelers to avoid Saudi airports. Saudi Arabia has vowed a decisive response, and US President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing whether to join Saudi strikes against the rebels.

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