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Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital

Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this week Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh ⁠airport with a ballistic missile, badly damaging a plane and leading some airlines to suspend flights to the capital. The group provided no evidence, and Saudi Arabia did not immediately comment on the claim. Continue reading...

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Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport, where flights were subsequently halted.

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Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

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Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted a Houthi missile launched toward Riyadh on 14 October, while King Khalid International Airport remains closed after repeated Houthi strikes on 10–11 October killed at least 13 people and injured more than 300. Saudi Arabia has vowed a decisive response and the coalition has struck Houthi targets in Yemen.

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In this event News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz Earlier coverage Yemen's Houthis target King Khalid airport in Saudi Arabia again Earlier coverage Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack Earlier coverage Damage seen inside Saudi airport after third attack this week Earlier coverage Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia Says Earlier coverage Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Prompt Mass Cancellations Earlier coverage
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Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital

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Flights to Saudi capital suspended after Houthis 'attack on airport'

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport, where flights were subsequently halted.

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