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Trump says US may join Saudi strikes on Yemen's Houthis

President Donald Trump says the United States 'may' join Saudi strikes against Yemen's Houthis after attacks on Saudi airports, including one on Riyadh that reports say killed 12 people. The surge in Houthi attacks on airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure followed a Saudi-led coalition offensive launched a week earlier. Washington is weighing a larger military role in Yemen while also debating renewed strikes on Iran.

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As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.

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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 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 Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital Earlier coverage Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Prompt Mass Cancellations Earlier coverage
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Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis

As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.

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Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

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Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

The surge in attacks, including against other Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure, has come in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthis.

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Trump Says U.S. May Join Saudi Strikes on Houthis After Riyadh Airport Attacks

Attacks on Saudi airports have killed several people and disrupted hundreds of flights, prompting Washington to consider a larger military role in Yemen.

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