World News · October 10, 2026
Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Saudi Capital’s Airport in Damaging New Attack
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Recent reports indicate a new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, following several days of Houthi-claimed strikes on the facility. While Saudi authorities have not officially commented, witnesses reported a loud blast and the presence of emergency vehicles, leading to airport evacuations. The incident occurs amidst a sharp escalation in conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's government, ending a period of relative calm following a 2022 informal truce.
Recent reports indicate a new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, following several days of Houthi-claimed strikes on the facility. While Saudi authorities have not officially commented, witnesses reported a loud blast and the presence of emergency vehicles, leading to airport evacuations. The incident occurs amidst a sharp escalation in conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's government, ending a period of relative calm following a 2022 informal truce.