DEADLY ATTACK: 12 Killed, 300+ Injured in Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport...
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraOctober 11, 2026
The Houthi movement, a Yemen-based militant group backed by Iran, has repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabia over the past several years, particularly since the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen's civil war began in 2015. Attacks on civilian infrastructure—including airports, oil facilities, and populated areas—have been a recurring tactic, often carried out via drone strikes or missile fire. These incidents have drawn international attention and complicated regional security dynamics.
Riyadh's airport is a major civilian and strategic hub serving the Saudi capital. Large-casualty attacks on transportation infrastructure underscore the ongoing security challenges facing the kingdom and the broader volatility of the region, where Yemen's internal conflict continues to fuel cross-border tensions and proxy warfare.