Houthi Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport Escalate Gulf Conflict
💡 Why it matters
This deadly strike on a major civilian hub shatters Saudi Arabia's reputation for stability and forces the US to abandon its midterm-focused strategy of ignoring the Iran-Yemen conflict.
Yemen's Houthis launched missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the weekend, killing 13 people and wounding over 300, according to Saudi coalition officials. The attacks targeted two airports and oil facilities, prompting Saudi Arabia to vow.
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The Guardian
Dozens reported injured in Yemeni Houthi attack at Riyadh airport
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BBC News
Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
15h ago
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The Guardian
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport will force rethink of Donald Trump’s strategy
13h ago
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The Guardian
Saudi coalition vows retaliation after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
12h ago
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BBC News
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
10h ago
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