Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport, Injuries Reported
Houthis launch missile strike on Riyadh airport, causing injuries and flight suspensions.
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Houthis, backed by Iran, launched missiles at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing explosions and injuries. The attack, reported on Saturday, October 10, 2026, shocked the Saudi capital and led to the temporary suspension of flights. At least five people were critically injured in the incident, according to the New York Post.
Attack Confirmed by Saudi Civil Aviation
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the missile strike in a post to X, detailing the injuries and the disruption to air travel. The agency noted that the attack was part of a series of incidents targeting civil aviation facilities in the kingdom, with the airport coming under attack at least two other times in the past week.
#Statement | An attack targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and operations are temporarily suspended. #GACA https://t.co/5vhxoGBVc7
President Donald Trump expressed openness to assisting a Saudi military response to the attack. During a press briefing at the White House, he stated, “We may,” indicating the U.S. would consider its options. The White House noted that the recent attack was newly reported, and a decision would be made swiftly.
U.S.-Israel Strikes Against Iran
The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, following the collapse of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Trump and other officials claimed that the program had been “obliterated” after a June 2025 strike on multiple Iranian nuclear sites. However, they maintained that Iran continued to pose a threat to the U.S., without providing specific details.
Trump’s Role in Authorizing Strikes
The New York Times reported that, despite skepticism among some administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Trump was persuaded to authorize the military campaign against Iran following a February meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision was seen as a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Iran, with implications for regional stability and international relations.
Source: Daily Caller
