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Riyadh airport suffers second Houthi strike in 48 hours, killing 13 and injuring over 300

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by a second Houthi projectile on Sunday, one day after a deadly missile attack killed 13 people. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Iran-backed rebels, who warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace. President Trump indicated the U.S. may join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while global airlines suspended flights and embassies urged citizens to avoid the region.

via BBC|

#houthis #riyadh-airport #saudi-arabia

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Riyadh airport strikes force Trump to weigh direct US role in Houthi conflict

A missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, prompting President Trump to consider joining Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Iran-backed Houthis. The attack, the third on the airport in a week, has led to the cancellation of major energy conferences and intensified calls for US intervention, despite depleted American interceptor stocks and ongoing diplomatic efforts to avoid a broader war.

via CNBC|

#energy-markets #geopolitics #houthis

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Second Strike Hits Riyadh Airport as Trump Weighs U.S. Intervention

A projectile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, one day after a deadly missile attack killed 12 people and injured 309. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed the new impact, while the Houthis warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace. President Trump indicated the U.S. may join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested no kinetic engagement with Iran is expected before November’s midterm elections.

via CBS News|

#houthis #king-khalid-international-airport #middle-east-conflict

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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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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12, Prompting Trump to Weigh Direct U.S. Intervention Against Houthis

A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, marking the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in a decade. President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. may join Saudi military operations against the Iran-backed Houthis, while international leaders condemned the assault as a violation of sovereignty and international law.

via NBC News|

#donald-trump #houthis #middle-east-conflict

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109 Migrants Dead, 116 Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

A migrant boat carrying 350 people capsized near Obock, Djibouti, on Thursday night, resulting in at least 109 deaths, including 15 children, with 116 individuals still missing. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 80 survivors, all Ethiopian nationals, were rescued and are receiving medical care. The vessel was traveling from Djibouti to Yemen, a route increasingly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa seeking safety and work in Gulf countries despite ongoing civil war and regional instability. IOM noted an 18% increase in people attempting this journey, with over 20,000 movements recorded from Ethiopia to Djibouti since September 10. This incident follows a similar tragedy in March 2026 where nine people died and 45 were missing, and comes amid a broader trend of rising maritime fatalities, with over 900 migrants dying or going missing on this route in 2025.

via BBC|

#djibouti #humanitarian-crisis #migration

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Taiz medical system on brink of collapse as Houthi siege cuts off supplies

Yemen’s government warns that hospitals in Taiz are nearing total collapse due to a Houthi blockade that has cut off fuel, medicines, and medical supplies. Critical services, including dialysis and neonatal care, face imminent shutdown, putting thousands at risk. This humanitarian crisis coincides with a broader military escalation where Saudi-backed forces are attempting to retake the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis, who have also launched missile attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

via Al Jazeera|

#bab-al-mandab #houthi-siege #humanitarian-crises

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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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Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, wounds 300 in deadliest Saudi attack in a decade

Yemen’s Houthis launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 309. This is the third strike on the airport this week and the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. The attack killed four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. All flights were diverted, and the airport remained closed until 9 p.m. local time. The Saudi-led coalition condemned the act as a war crime and vowed a decisive response. US President Donald Trump called the attack 'terrible' and said Washington was evaluating whether to join strikes against the Houthis. The incident follows a week of escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure amid intensified fighting in Yemen.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #houthis #king-khalid-international-airport

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Houthi Missile Strike Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport, Triggering US Review of Joint Strikes

A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300, marking the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in a decade. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthis, while US President Donald Trump indicated Washington may join Saudi strikes against the rebels. The attack followed two previous strikes on the same airport earlier in the week and coincided with contested reports of a military offensive to retake the Bab al-Mandab strait in Yemen.

via The Guardian|

#houthis #riyadh-airport #saudi-arabia

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Deadliest Houthi Strike in a Decade Hits Riyadh Airport, Killing 12

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.

via AP News|

#houthis #riyadh #saudi-arabia

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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12, Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict Amid Iran War

At least 12 people, including one American, were killed and over 300 injured in a Saturday attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. This marks the deadliest incident in Saudi Arabia since 2015, occurring amid intensified Houthi strikes on oil infrastructure and airports. The US is considering joining Saudi strikes on the Houthis, while regional allies coordinate defense measures.

via The Washington Post|

#houthi #iran #oil

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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

middle-east-conflict1 day ago

Houthi Strikes on Riyadh Airport Force Saudi Arabia to Rethink Its War Strategy

Saudi Arabia faces its most severe security crisis since the 1991 Gulf War as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on Riyadh, including a strike on King Khalid Airport that killed three people and grounded hundreds of flights. The kingdom is now hosting major economic summits under threat, while US President Donald Trump has refused direct military intervention, forcing Riyadh to rely on limited support from Pakistan, Turkey, and France. The conflict has upended the 2022 Yemen ceasefire and threatens Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic ambitions.

via Semafor|

#bab-al-mandeb #houthis #middle-east-conflict