World News · October 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia Closes Riyadh Airport After Dozens Hurt in Houthi Missile Attack
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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was suspended and evacuated following a missile attack that caused multiple injuries and significant disruption. While the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have not officially claimed this specific strike, they have claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Saudi airports earlier in the week that resulted in fatalities. The attack occurs amidst a major escalation in the Yemeni conflict, following the unravelling of a 2022 ceasefire. International airlines have cancelled flights to the capital, and U.S. President Trump has stated that the United States may assist Saudi Arabia in a military response.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was suspended and evacuated following a missile attack that caused multiple injuries and significant disruption. While the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have not officially claimed this specific strike, they have claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Saudi airports earlier in the week that resulted in fatalities. The attack occurs amidst a major escalation in the Yemeni conflict, following the unravelling of a 2022 ceasefire. International airlines have cancelled flights to the capital, and U.S. President Trump has stated that the United States may assist Saudi Arabia in a military response.