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Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ABC News
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What happened

Saudi authorities said there were injuries in the latest attack on the airport.

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:42:15 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

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

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

  2. Saudi-led coalition says a projectile struck passenger terminal at Riyadh airport

  3. Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12

  4. Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike

  5. Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed

  6. Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12

  7. Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12

Sources

The original report was published by ABC News. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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