Strike on Riyadh: Trump signals US could join action against Houthis

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What happened

The assault on Riyadh's airport drew condemnation from the United Nations and world leaders including US President Donald Trump, who said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:34:54 UTC.

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  1. Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

  2. Trump weighs joining fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport struck again

  3. Strike on Riyadh: Trump signals US could join action against Houthis

  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 Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

  6. After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis

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

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