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Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict
Escalating military conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces, including coordinated attacks on airports and energy infrastructure, with regional ceasefire violations and international responses.
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2026-07-29 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 11 Apr, 00:07 UTC
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Houthi Health Ministry claims 91 Yemeni deaths from Saudi-led coalition strikes
The Houthi-run Health Ministry claimed that approximately 91 Yemenis have been killed and 168 injured in attacks by the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi forces over the past five weeks. These casualty figures represent Yemeni civilians and combatants affected by the ongoing military campaign.
Houthis attack King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people
The Iran-backed Houthi group carried out an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 11, 2026. The attack killed 12 people including one American citizen, a Palestinian, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian, a Sudanese national, and two Bangladeshi nationals. Over 300 people were injured in the attack. The Houthis claimed responsibility and warned that airports have become "a theatre of operations" for their forces.
US Embassy warns Americans about travel risks in Saudi Arabia
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a travel alert warning Americans about potential risks of travel to Riyadh and areas near the Saudi-Yemen border. The alert cited the military conflict's potential to escalate and warned of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
Trump says US may join Saudi Arabia in retaliatory attacks against Houthis
President Trump stated on Saturday that the United States may join Saudi Arabia in launching retaliatory attacks against the Houthis following the airport attack in Riyadh. When asked about the possibility, Trump told reporters: "We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision. We move very quickly." Trump indicated he would assess whether the attack changes US posture on Iran operations before midterm elections.
Secretary of State Rubio condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement strongly condemning the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Rubio stated: "These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now." He extended condolences to victims and their families while affirming US support for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey condemn Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms." The statement cited the "ongoing hostile attacks perpetrated by the Houthi militia" targeting King Khalid International Airport and other infrastructure, describing the attacks as "a blatant violation of international law."
Houthis attack King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
The Houthis carried out a separate attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Sunday, October 12, 2026. Dammam is located on the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said it was evaluating damage from the attack, though details on injuries or extent of damage were not immediately clear.
Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes on Sanaa in retaliation for Houthi attack
Saudi Arabia launched two airstrikes on Yemen's capital of Sanaa in retaliation for the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Houthis claimed the strikes occurred, continuing the escalating military conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi group.
Trump considers joining Saudi-led military strikes against Houthis
President Donald Trump indicated he was considering whether to join Saudi-led military operations against the Houthis following the airport attack. When asked by reporters outside the White House if he had decided to participate in Saudi strikes, Trump replied: 'We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision. We move very quickly.' Trump did not announce an immediate decision.
Secretary of State Rubio condemns Houthi attack and reaffirms US support for Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement condemning the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, specifically acknowledging the death of an American citizen. Rubio wrote: 'The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis, including today's strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that took numerous innocent lives, including an American citizen. These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now. We stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people and extend our condolences to the victims and their families.'
Houthis threaten to obstruct shipping through Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The Houthis threatened to obstruct Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This threat posed a risk to a critical alternative export route as the wider war with Iran has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi-backed forces claimed gains around Bab el-Mandeb and nearby Perim Island, though control of the strategically important territory remains disputed.
United States has provided Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting support against Houthis
Washington has already provided Saudi Arabia with intelligence, targeting assistance, and operational planning support against the Houthis. The United States has also facilitated Israeli intelligence coordination with Saudi Arabia through U.S. Central Command. Direct American military strikes against the Houthis, however, would represent a significant expansion of Washington's military role in the conflict.
Houthi missile strike kills 12 and injures 309 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
A missile attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 309 others. The strike hit the complex housing Terminals 3 and 4, causing direct impacts on both terminals. The dead included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and nationals from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Sudan, and Palestine. The attack was Saudi Arabia's deadliest in more than a decade. Panicked travelers fled, hospitals were overwhelmed with casualties, and airport operations were suspended.
Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for Riyadh airport attack
The Iran-backed Houthi group claimed responsibility for the missile strike on King Khalid International Airport. The head of the Houthi media office stated the attack had 'shut down Riyadh international airport.' The group had previously declared Saudi airspace a military operations zone and threatened commercial aircraft operating without their approval. After the attack, the Houthi military spokesman reiterated that only pre-approved humanitarian flights would be permitted to land in Riyadh.
Houthi attacks escalated after Saudi-backed forces launched major counteroffensive in Yemen
The Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia intensified following the launch of Operation Yemen Dawn, a major counteroffensive announced by Yemen's internationally recognized government to reclaim strategic territory seized during a Houthi offensive along the country's Red Sea coastline. The Saudi-led coalition launched its own military operation in Yemen's Hodeidah province the day after the operation was announced. The counteroffensive was accompanied by Saudi-led airstrikes against Houthi missile facilities and military positions, while the Houthis responded by intensifying their attacks on Saudi airports and other infrastructure.
This was the third Houthi attack on Riyadh airport within one week
Saturday's missile strike was the third attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh within a single week. Earlier in the week, Houthi missile attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha killed three civilians and wounded dozens. Additional strikes on Riyadh's airport on Thursday killed three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, and damaged a Saudi commercial aircraft. Saturday's attack killed more people in a single assault than the earlier airport strikes combined.
U.S. Embassy in Riyadh advises Americans to avoid airport following attack
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued travel guidance to American citizens in response to the missile attack. The embassy strongly recommended that all U.S. citizens avoid King Khalid International Airport and surrounding areas. Saudi authorities rerouted or canceled flights and temporarily suspended airport operations following the strike.
Saudi-led coalition pledges firm military response to airport attack
The Saudi-led coalition denounced the airport attack as a 'full-blown war crime' and pledged a forceful military response. Major General Turki al-Maliki, the coalition's spokesman, described the assault as a 'terrorist act that will be met with a firm response.' He stated: 'The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond to this terrorist attack firmly and in accordance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules.' Al-Maliki had previously warned that Houthi strikes 'will not go unpunished.'
Additional projectiles intercepted near Saudi airports
In the evening following the main attack, the Saudi-led coalition announced that a projectile fell near Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia. Another projectile was intercepted southeast of Riyadh. Multiple embassies recommended their personnel avoid the airport for one week.
US President Trump condemns attack and signals possible response
US President Donald Trump stated on October 10 that the attack on Saudi Arabia was unacceptable and indicated he would discuss the situation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. When asked about potential US participation in strikes against Iranian-aligned fighters, Trump responded that US involvement was possible and that the administration would examine the question and act rapidly.
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