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Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport; 12 killed, over 300 wounded

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What happened

President Donald Trump said he was evaluating whether the U.S.should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:16:28 UTC.

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  1. At least twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

  2. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  3. Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300

  4. Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport; 12 killed, over 300 wounded

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

  6. Twelve killed in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

  7. At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say

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