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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

More than 300 were injured in Saturday's attack.

President Donald Trump said he is weighing joining strikes on the Iranian-backed rebels.

Key facts

  • More than 300 were injured in Saturday's attack.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:14:02 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  2. At least 12 killed, over 300 injured after strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say

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

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

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

  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

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