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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Saudi Arabia Airport Attack: Political leaders in Kashmir express concern
Srinagar, Oct 11: Political leaders in Kashmir on Sunday expressed concern over the missile attack on Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia that left at least 12 dead and around 300 injured, asking for dialogue for a fair resolution of the crisis. In a post on X, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said, "The missile attack on Riyadh International Airport, which left at least 12 people dead and 300 injured, is deeply alarming. The fact tha…
Injuries Reported Following Attack on Saudi Airport by Iran-Supported Militants
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in injuries and a fire, highlighting ongoing regional tensions. This incident underlines the ongoing threats posed by Iran-backed groups in the area.
Houthi strike on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309 as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.
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