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A Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and wounded 309, marking the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. The incident, the third hit on the airport this week, has triggered a massive flight cancellation, exposed Saudi air defense vulnerabilities, and prompted US President Donald Trump to consider joining Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed rebels.
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.
Saudi King Salman has labeled the Yemeni Houthi movement a 'terrorist militia' following a surge in attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure. This rare public intervention by the monarch coincides with a significant escalation in the conflict, including a missile strike on Riyadh and a security alert in Mecca, the first in nearly a decade.
The State Department renews its Middle East travel warning, urging Americans to reconsider travel as tensions spike after Iran-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh that was intercepted; officials warn of possible flight disruptions and airspace closures and call for heightened vigilance, with the advisory status remaining unchanged.
Saudi-led coalition says the Iran-backed Houthis fired a ballistic missile at dawn toward Riyadh, which was intercepted by air defences; similar attacks targeted other Saudi sites, triggering emergency alerts with no casualties reported. The incident amplifies the Yemen escalation as clashes continue across the region, drawing condemnations from Jordan, the UN and GCC, while the U.S. issued travel advisories.
Yemen’s Houthi forces said they hit two targets in Saudi Arabia—Riyadh and Aramco’s Yanbu facilities—using missiles and drones in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Sanaa; video shows a large plume of black smoke near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with flights delayed or canceled as authorities assessed the damage.
Iran-backed Houthis say they struck the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, targeting sensitive sites including Aramco facilities in Yanbu; Saudi authorities say they intercepted a missile aimed at Riyadh and disrupted flights at King Khalid International Airport. Reports described explosions and a fire at a fuel depot, while Saudi air defenses claimed multiple successful interceptions across cities. The UN says more than 104,000 people have been displaced in Yemen amid the broader conflict.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have struck Riyadh and the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Saudi Arabia warned of a 'hostile aerial threat'; black smoke was seen at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, though Saudi authorities reported no casualties or damage and did not confirm details. The Houthis said they used cruise and ballistic missiles and drones, but independent verification was not provided, continuing a pattern of escalatory attacks amid Yemen's conflict and Red Sea security tensions.
Thick smoke and explosions were seen near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after overnight air-raid alerts warning of aerial attacks; a burning Aramco fuel tank and major disruption at the airport were reported before an all-clear was issued. The incident comes amid renewed Yemen-linked fighting with the Houthis, who claim attacks and have seized Red Sea islands and ports, drawing UN condemnation and raising concerns about energy infrastructure and potential oil-supply disruption.
Foreign ministers from 12 countries including Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye and the UAE met in Riyadh to coordinate a response to Iran’s escalating strikes on energy facilities and other targets, condemning Tehran and affirming the right to defend themselves under UN Charter Article 51. They urged Iran to halt attacks and proxy support while condemning Israeli actions in Lebanon and broader regional expansion, but offered few concrete follow-up steps. Saudi officials signaled they could act if needed, underscoring a shift from past caution amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation as Iran’s leadership contends with new dynamics after recent killings and retaliatory strikes.
Two drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a small fire and minor damage to the diplomatic compound with no casualties; Saudi Defence Ministry said the fire was limited and the embassy was empty at the time, while air defences reportedly intercepted multiple drones. The attack comes amid broader Gulf tensions tied to Iran-linked retaliation, and the U.S. issued a shelter-in-place advisory for citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran as President Trump signaled a forthcoming response.
Ringside News reports that WWE will open Royal Rumble 2026 with the Women’s Royal Rumble in Riyadh, featuring stars like Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY and Roxanne Perez with rumored surprises, signaling strong momentum for the division; the rest of the card includes AJ Styles vs. Gunther and Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed Championship, with live coverage promised by Ringside News.
Triple H teased chaos, constant surprises, and mystery at WWE's Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, the first under the WWE-ESPN deal, signaling a WrestleMania-season push with big-name entrants and unexpected debuts beyond the already announced stars.
Fightful Select reports WWE will charter flights for talent to Riyadh after RAW and keep them there through SmackDown and the 2026 Royal Rumble, with additional arrivals later; rumors point to Brock Lesnar and Tiffany Stratton possibly returning, and LA Knight is expected to make an appearance, signaled by a noticeable “YEAH” at the venue.
A major storm across the US and Canada is forcing WWE to reroute talent for RAW in Toronto and the Royal Rumble PLE in Riyadh, with some crews traveling by company vans and others rebooking flights, as WWE relies on backup plans to keep shows on track.