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Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
President Donald Trump says the US ‘may’ join Saudi strikes against Yemen’s Houthis.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable,' Trump says
WorldPingWhat happened
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport was "not acceptable".
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen's Houthi rebels after the attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
Key facts
- Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen's Houthi rebels after the attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
- Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:04:26 UTC.
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Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack
Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable,' Trump says
Saudi coalition vows retaliation after Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures 309
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