Several injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

On October 10, 2026, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted in an attack, leading to a suspension of flight operations and evacuations. Several injuries were reported, with ambulances dispatched to the scene and medical staff placed on emergency alert. This incident follows a series of recent strikes on the facility earlier in the week, which resulted in fatalities and injuries. While the Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the previous attacks as part of a maritime embargo and retaliation against the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, no group has yet claimed responsibility for this specific Saturday incident.

On October 10, 2026, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted in an attack, leading to a suspension of flight operations and evacuations. Several injuries were reported, with ambulances dispatched to the scene and medical staff placed on emergency alert. This incident follows a series of recent strikes on the facility earlier in the week, which resulted in fatalities and injuries. While the Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the previous attacks as part of a maritime embargo and retaliation against the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, no group has yet claimed responsibility for this specific Saturday incident.