American citizen among the dead in latest Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, Rubio says
Saudi officials blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels after the strike shut airport operations and forced flights to divert, while 300 people were injured.
- On Friday, Oct. 9, a missile struck terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 12 people and injuring over 300, Saudi Officials reported. One United States citizen was among those killed.
- The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, calling it a "fully-fledged war crime." Fighting between the Saudis and Houthis began in 2015, with a 2022 ceasefire breaking down recently.
- Saudi Officials suspended airport operations and blocked entrances after the strike. The national carrier reported one aircraft sustained damage on the ground while flights diverted elsewhere.
- The United States, Britain, Germany, Australia, and Canada warned citizens to avoid the airport. President Donald Trump said he is evaluating whether the United States should join Saudi strikes against the rebels.
- Regional Officials noted Saudi Arabia has run low on missile interceptors and requested support from France, Britain, Pakistan, and Egypt. Experts warn interception efforts "create an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft.
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Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, wounds over 300
The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis.
The death toll from the strike on Riyadh Airport has risen to 12, with more than 300 people injured
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Riyadh airport attack kills 12 as Houthi strike widens Iran-linked conflict
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured hundreds. The attack has widened regional tensions and increased pressure for a stronger Saudi and US response.
Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures over 300 as Saudi coalition blames Houthi rebels
A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities said. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels as Trump said the US was considering joining strikes against them.
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