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Saudi Arabia says it will retaliate after deadly Houthi attacks on airports

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What happened

Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

Key facts

  • Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:02:35 UTC.

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  1. New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia

  2. Yemen war live: Gov’t forces claim key heights, Houthi attacks continue

  3. Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports

  4. Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say

  5. Saudi Arabia says it will retaliate after deadly Houthi attacks on airports

  6. ‘Last warning’: Houthis tell airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, spare Mecca, Medina

  7. Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say

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