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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

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Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport, killing one and injuring 11, as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict

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Section: World news
By: William Christou
Published: Oct 11, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC

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Houthis

Shia Islamist organization in Yemen

The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.

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Why Saudi Arabia's military has struggled to defend the country against Houthi attacksPBS5 hr. ago
‘These attacks must cease immediately’: Guterres condemns deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airportUN News2 days ago
Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airportsBBCUnited Kingdom19 hr. ago
Saudi Early Warning System Was Silent Ahead of Deadly Riyadh Airport AttacksHaaretz8 hr. ago
Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airportsReutersUnited Kingdom34 hr. ago
Saudi airport struck again a day after deadly attackNBC NewsUnited States3 days ago
As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia confronts the costs of U.S. war on IranThe Washington PostUnited States5 hr. ago
Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airportAP NewsUnited States25 hr. ago
Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflictDW.comGermany20 hr. ago
French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by HouthisFrance 24France10 hr. ago
Saudi Arabia faces new missile, drone strikes after deadly Houthi airport attacksNew York Post30 hr. ago
World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airportAl JazeeraQatar3 days ago

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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

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