Houthi Attacks Target Saudi Airports and Tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Causing Casualties and Disruptions

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Published: 2026-10-08
Category: world
Source: AP News / U.S. Embassy Jerusalem / Democracy Now!

Iranian-supported Houthi fighters launched attacks on two Saudi airports, including King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in three deaths and 36 injuries, and causing flight delays and cancellations. Separately, a tanker was struck north of Qatar, leading to multiple casualties, following Iranian warnings about closing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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