Trump considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis

After a missile hit Riyadh airport, the U.S. president said he was evaluating whether to intervene in the escalating conflict with Iran-backed rebels.

Oct 10, 2026

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Trump considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis

After a missile hit Riyadh airport, the U.S. president said he was evaluating whether to intervene in the escalating conflict with Iran-backed rebels.

In brief

After a missile hit Riyadh airport, the U.S. president said he was evaluating whether to intervene in the escalating conflict with Iran-backed rebels. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport killed three people earlier in the week and wounded many more on Saturday, prompting President Trump to say the U.S. is…

Riyadh airport hit again

This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Ar

A missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital on Saturday, hitting a complex housing terminals three and four for domestic flights. Many people were wounded.

Earlier attacks killed three

The Houthis claimed attacks on King Khalid International Airport earlier in the week that killed three Saudis, including a pilot. The Iran-backed rebels have launched a series of assaults on Saudi targets.

Trump weighs U.S. involvement

President Donald Trump said he was evaluating whether the United States should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis.We may.We're going to look at it, he said.We just found out about the recent attack.

“We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack.”

Airport operations suspended

Airport operations suspended

Saudi civil aviation authorities suspended operations at Riyadh airport and assessed damage and injuries. The suspension was set through midnight. All entrances were blocked and lights around the complex were dimmed.

Hundreds of flights canceled

At least two hundred ninety-one flights at Riyadh airport were canceled over the past twenty-four hours.

Saudi Arabia running low on interceptors

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air defense support to the region.The U.S.has seen its own stock dwindle during the war with Iran.

Houthis warn airlines again

The Houthis warned global airlines for the last time about potential consequences of operating in Saudi airspace, which they described as a theater for their military operations.

Oman seeks diplomatic path

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and Omani counterpart spoke by phone about the importance of supporting diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions in the region. Oman has played a mediator role at times in the Middle East.

What to remember

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport killed three people earlier in the week and wounded many more on Saturday, prompting President Trump to say the U.S. is considering joining Saudi military strikes against the Tehran-backed rebels.

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