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Authorities said Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport killed three Saudi citizens, as airlines suspend at least 124 flights

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A deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport marks a new escalation in the Iran war as oil prices and air travel stay volatile…

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  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:20 UTC.

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