At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say

On October 10, 2026, a missile strike targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulting in at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Victims included citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, and the United States. Following the attack, airport operations were suspended and hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted. While Iran-backed Houthi rebels had claimed responsibility for similar strikes earlier in the week, there was initially conflicting reporting on a claim for this specific event. The attack occurs amidst an escalation in the Yemeni conflict, where Saudi-backed government forces are fighting Houthi rebels for control of strategic Red Sea corridors. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is evaluating a potential military response alongside Saudi Arabia.

On October 10, 2026, a missile strike targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulting in at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Victims included citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, and the United States. Following the attack, airport operations were suspended and hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted. While Iran-backed Houthi rebels had claimed responsibility for similar strikes earlier in the week, there was initially conflicting reporting on a claim for this specific event. The attack occurs amidst an escalation in the Yemeni conflict, where Saudi-backed government forces are fighting Houthi rebels for control of strategic Red Sea corridors. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is evaluating a potential military response alongside Saudi Arabia.