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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim deadly attacks on Saudi airport

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Riyadh's airport was hit twice over the weekend with deadly strikes that killed at least a dozen people, including one American, officials say.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed the attacks.

Key facts

  • Riyadh's airport was hit twice over the weekend with deadly strikes that killed at least a dozen people, including one American, officials say.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:17:12 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

  2. Riyadh airport extends shutdown after deadly attacks

  3. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim deadly attacks on Saudi airport

  4. Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

  5. Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week

  6. Why are the Houthis striking Saudi airports?

  7. Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks

Sources

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