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

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What happened

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Key facts

  • It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:28:47 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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  • 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. Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks

  2. Live: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after deadly Houthi attacks

  3. Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

  4. Iran ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation between Houthis, Saudi Arabia

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

  6. Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport

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

Sources

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