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Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response

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What happened

The Houthi attacks over the weekend marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Saudi Arabia has long supported the internationally recognised government…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:46:42 UTC.

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  1. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim deadly attacks on Saudi airport

  2. Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

  3. Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks

  4. Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes

  5. Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response

  6. FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks

  7. Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week

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