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Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, Trump to speak with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:13 UTC.

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  1. Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say

  2. Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, Trump to speak with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

  3. At least 12 killed, over 300 injured after strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say

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

  5. Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

  6. India condemns 'dastardly' attacks on Riyadh airport that killed 12

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