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Riyadh airport hit again as Saudi Arabia vows decisive retaliation against Houthis

Saudi Arabia pledged a 'decisive' response after a second Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in a passenger hall. This follows a Saturday attack that killed 12 and injured 309, marking the deadliest assault on Gulf soil since the US-Iran conflict began in February. President Donald Trump is weighing direct US military involvement in Saudi-led strikes against the Iran-backed rebels, while the Houthis warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.

via The Washington Post|

#energy-markets #houthis #middle-east

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Riyadh’s Strategic Dilemma: Houthi Strikes Force Saudi Arabia to Reassess War Strategy

Iran-backed Houthis have launched three fatal attacks on Saudi airports, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed at least 12 people. This escalation threatens Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic transformation plans and exposes Riyadh’s limited options to counter an adversary that has grown stronger since the 2015 war. While the US provides military support, analysts note that political solutions are difficult and military escalation is costly, leaving Saudi Arabia in a strategic bind.

via The New York Times|

#houthis #middle-east #saudi-arabia

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Abbas delays Palestinian elections to 2027, extending two-decade voting freeze

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative and presidential elections to September 11, 2027, marking the first vote in nearly 20 years. The decision, announced via decree, cites security conditions and Israeli restrictions in Gaza as primary obstacles. This move preserves Abbas's grip on power amid growing internal opposition and erodes the Palestinian Authority's credibility with international donors.

via AP News|

#gaza #israel #legislative-elections

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Deadliest Houthi Strike in a Decade Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport

A projectile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, marking the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia since 2015. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, who previously admitted to strikes on the same airport earlier in the week. Operations at the airport have been suspended, and international leaders have condemned the incident as a violation of international law.

via BBC|

#conflict #houthis #middle-east

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Riyadh airport strike kills 12 as Trump weighs US entry into Houthi conflict

A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, prompting President Trump to consider joining Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against the Houthis. The attack, the third on the airport this week, led to a near-total suspension of air traffic and a security alert for US citizens. While the Houthis have not claimed responsibility for the latest strike, the Saudi-led coalition condemned it as a war crime. Trump stated the US may join the fight but reiterated he would not strike Iran before the November midterm elections.

via AOL.com|

#donald-trump #houthi #middle-east

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One Year After Ceasefire, Gaza Faces Renewed Casualties and Widening Regional Instability

On the first anniversary of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, Israeli strikes killed at least eight people, including a child. While the conflict has slowed, over 1,400 Palestinians have died since October 2025. Observers note that the truce remains fragile, with no international peacekeeping force and continued Israeli military control over 70% of the territory.

via Al Jazeera|

#ceasefire #gaza #israel

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Sudan Drone Strike Kills 30, Gaza Strikes Continue, and US Casualty Count Rises

A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region killed at least 30 civilians, mostly women and children, according to local officials. In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians despite a ceasefire, while the US military death toll in the Middle East rose to 21. The UN condemned the Sudan attack and highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis facing women in Gaza.

via AP News|

#gaza #middle-east #sudan

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Riyadh airport attack kills 12 as US weighs Houthi retaliation amid Iran war

A deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people, including an American, marking the most severe attack on Saudi soil in years. The incident occurred during an ongoing US-Iran conflict and prompted the US to consider joining Saudi-led strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Meanwhile, President Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, a move criticized by Ukraine and US Democrats as fueling the war machine.

via Fox News|

#houthis #middle-east #riyadh

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Saudi Arabia’s Yemen War Reignites After Strategic Miscalculations

Saudi Arabia’s long-dormant conflict with the Houthis in Yemen has reignited into a full-scale war after a series of strategic miscalculations, including a fractured alliance with the UAE and a failed reliance on US support. The conflict has escalated with Houthi missile strikes on Saudi airports and oil infrastructure, killing at least 15 people this week. While Riyadh has launched a new military offensive and sought support from allies like Turkey and Pakistan, experts warn that the lack of a unified command and the broader US-Iran war make a quick resolution unlikely.

via CNN|

#houthis #middle-east #regional-security

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Iran denounces Pakistan’s shift from mediator to military ally as Mecca Pact activates

Iran has intensified its criticism of Pakistan following the operational activation of the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact, known as the Mecca Agreement. Tehran views Islamabad’s military deployment to Saudi Arabia as a betrayal of its role as a neutral mediator between Iran and the United States. While Pakistan confirms troops are stationed in the Gulf kingdom to provide defensive support against Houthi attacks, Iranian officials and lawmakers argue this alignment will destabilize the region and compromise Pakistan’s diplomatic neutrality. The conflict has escalated with Houthi strikes on Saudi airports, prompting the trilateral pact to move from a paper agreement to active military cooperation.

via Iran International|

#houthis #iran #mecca-pact

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Houthis kill three in Riyadh airport strikes as Saudi coalition vows retaliation

Three Saudi nationals, including a pilot, died in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Thursday. The Saudi-led coalition vowed a 'firm response' and confirmed the destruction of three Houthi missile launchers. While hundreds of flights were canceled, airport operations returned to normal by Friday. The strikes occurred as the US postponed military action against Iran until after the November 3 midterm elections, helping ease oil prices.

via CNBC|

#houthis #middle-east #oil-prices

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Palestinian factions push to delay 2026 legislative vote amid registration crisis

Hamas and other Palestinian factions are moving to postpone the November 28 legislative elections, citing unresolved logistical issues in Gaza and east Jerusalem. While 88% of eligible voters have preregistered, no major slates have been filed, and a coalition involving exiled Fatah chief Mohammed Dahlan threatens to challenge incumbent leader Mahmoud Abbas.

via AP News|

#elections #hamas #middle-east

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Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Kill Three as Leader Vows Prolonged Conflict

Iran-backed Houthis launched missile attacks on Saudi airports, killing three and injuring dozens. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned of a long conflict, while Saudi Arabia intercepted incoming missiles and launched counter-strikes in Yemen. The escalation has driven oil prices higher and prompted US travel warnings.

via CNN|

#houthis #iran #middle-east

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Houthis target Riyadh airport again as Saudi coalition retaliates in Yemen

Yemen's Houthis claimed a second missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, causing explosions and shrapnel damage. Saudi authorities confirmed interceptions but reported no casualties, while the coalition vowed retaliation. This escalation follows deadly drone attacks on Saudi airports earlier this week that killed three people.

via Euronews.com|

#airports #conflict #houthis

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Yemeni Government Claims 1,860 Houthi Casualties in 'Dawn of Yemen' Offensive

Yemeni government forces claim to have neutralized 1,860 Houthi fighters during the 'Dawn of Yemen' campaign, which aims to retake all Houthi-held territory, including the capital Sanaa. The offensive follows recent Houthi missile strikes on Saudi airports, which killed three people. While the government and Saudi-led coalition report significant military gains, including control of strategic mountain positions in Taiz, the Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of escalating aggression against civilian areas. The conflict has intensified regional tensions, with Turkey and Pakistan agreeing to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia, and the UN expressing deep concern over the sharp escalation in fighting.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #houthis #middle-east