Attack on Saudi airport leaves 12 dead, dozens wounded: Report
- A Houthi attack on Riyadh's international airport left at least 12 people dead and 50 wounded on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after a loud blast struck the facility.
- Repeated strikes by the Iran-backed Houthis, including Thursday's attack that killed three people, reflect intensifying conflict between the group and Saudi-supported Yemen government forces since a truce collapsed in July.
- Health officials activated a rare mass call-up of doctors to address the 'serious emergency,' while aviation authorities temporarily suspended airport operations pending damage assessment.
- American, Canadian, German, and Spanish embassies in Saudi Arabia banned staff from using the airport 'over the next week' to ensure security following the strike.
- President Donald Trump said, 'We may,' regarding joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, as analyst Anna Jacob of the Arab Gulf States Institute warned of escalation in a 'very dangerous way.
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The coalition led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen reported that an "unidentified projectile" targeted Riyadh International Airport this Sunday, causing a fire, hours after the Houthis, supported by Iran, alerted airlines and travellers to stay away from Saudi airports. The coalition also stated that Saudi air defences intercepted a cruise missile near King Khalid International Airport. There were no further details immediately.
The situation prevailing in the Saudi capital after the successive attacks on Riyadh airport is described on protothema.gr by a Greek who lives with his family nearby.
By Mostafa Salem, CNN As Saudi Arabia faces the consequences of the deadliest attack on its territory in more than a decade, questions arise about how Riyadh will respond to Yemen's Houthis—backed by Iran—that continue to wreak havoc on the kingdom. Last week, the kingdom launched a major offensive to support the U.S.
The event occurs days after the Yemeni Houthis claimed similar attacks on the facility.
Indian Embassy offers condolences to victim's family, pledges assistance with repatriation of remains
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