Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Officials said the barrage killed 17 people and wounded 333, exposing gaps in Saudi Arabia’s air defenses and warning system.
- Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into why its air defenses failed to intercept a coordinated Houthi barrage that struck King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, October 10, killing 13 people and wounding over 300.
- Officials said the Houthis used multiple drones to clear a path for cruise and ballistic missiles traveling over 1,000 km to reach the facility, exploiting gaps in the kingdom's Patriot and THAAD systems.
- The General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the airport's closure until October 17, as officials verify safety protocols; hundreds of flights were canceled following the deadly weekend strikes.
- President Donald Trump said on Monday he would "take a look" at potential U.S. action against the Houthis, while Emirati diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash called for "joint Gulf action" against attacks.
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman acknowledged persistent risks, stating the kingdom must balance security needs with economic stability as analysts warn the strikes signal a dangerous inflection point in the Mideast conflict.
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Houthi attacks undermine Saudi Arabia's economic ambitions
A decade ago, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched his bold Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy away from oil and turn the powerful monarchy into a hub for tourism, international events and multinational enterprises. Already dealt a blow by Iran's attacks on US allies in the Gulf during the wider Middle East war, the plan now faces an existential hurdle with unprecedented Houthi attacks, in particular targeting oil i…
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