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Trump weighs in on joining Saudi strikes after Houthi terrorists killed 1 American and 11 others in Riyadh airport bombing
Trump considers joining Saudi strikes after Houthi attack kills 1 US and 11 others in Riyadh.
In brief
Trump considers joining Saudi strikes after Houthi attack kills 1 US and 11 others in Riyadh. Trump said he is considering joining Saudi Arabia's strikes after Houthi terrorists killed one American and at least 11 others in the Riyadh airport bombing. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Trump weighs in on joining Saudi strikes
President Donald Trump said he is considering joining Saudi Arabia's strikes after Houthi terrorists killed one American and at least 11 others in the Riyadh airport bombing.
Riyadh airport bombing kills at least 12
Saudi Arabian authorities said the King Khalid International Airport was the target of a massive attack that killed at least a dozen people and injured more than 300 others.
Houthis blamed for attack
Saudi Arabia's government and its allies have blamed the Houthis for the latest strike, but the Iran-backed terrorist organization did not immediately confess to being behind the attack.
Houthis warn to avoid Saudi airports
The Iran-backed terrorist organization warned people to steer clear of Saudi airports after the attack.
Trump says US may join strikes
When asked by reporters outside the White House if the US would join the attack, Trump said: 'We may.We're going to look at it.
Saudi officials claim second missile hit
On Sunday, Saudi officials claimed another missile hit Riyadh's airport while a second projectile was intercepted by air defences.
Missile strikes at King Khalid Airport
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said the projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire.
US Secretary of State condemns attack
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has since condemned the incident and shared that one unidentified American died.
Trump condemns Houthi attacks
President Trump wrote on X: 'The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorists Houthis, including today's strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that took…
Rubio calls for action against Houthis
Rubio continued: 'These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life.They must stop now.
Deadliest attack in Gulf Arab nation
The attack marks the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab nation since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out in February.
Potential escalation with Iran
If Trump does decide to get involved, it would likely escalate the ongoing war between the US and Iran.
Countries warn citizens to avoid Saudi airports
Since the bombing, countries, including the US, Britain, Germany, Australia and Canada, have warned citizens to avoid Saudi Arabia's largest airport.
Airport operations suspended
Local aviation authorities said all airport operations have been suspended while officials assess the extent of injuries and damage.
Saudi Arabia low on missile interceptors
Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has gone on to ask other countries, including France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt, to deploy air defense support to the region.
US missile stockpile shrinking
One regional official told the outlet that the US has seen its own stockpile of missiles shrink during the war with Iran.
What matters most
Trump said he is considering joining Saudi Arabia's strikes after Houthi terrorists killed one American and at least 11 others in the Riyadh airport bombing.
