# Saudi Airport Strike Kills One

> Houthi attack on Riyadh airport leaves one dead as Saudi events proceed.
- Title: Saudi Airport Strike Kills One · The Straits Times | Shortify
- Summary: Houthi attack on Riyadh airport leaves one dead as Saudi events proceed. One Pakistani resident died in a Houthi strike on Saudi's King Khalid International…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, king khalid international airport, houthi rebels, saudi civil aviation authority, riyadh, world petroleum congress, future investment initiative, news, world, Saudi, Airport, Strike
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/one-dead-as-saudi-airport-hit-again-riyadh-going-ahead-with-major-events
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saudi arabia, king khalid international airport, houthi rebels, saudi civil aviation authority, riyadh, world petroleum congress, future investment initiative, news, world
## Attack on Riyadh Airport
One Pakistani resident died in a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Oct 11, 2026.
## Houthis Claim Attack
The Houthis said the attack was a response to 'Saudi aggression' and claimed responsibility for the strike.

> Saudi aggression
## Saudi Air Defenses Intercept
Saudi-led coalition air defenses intercepted a missile near Riyadh on Oct 11, 2026.
## Previous Attack Impact
The Oct 10 strike killed 12 people and injured over 300, marking Saudi Arabia's deadliest single event since the Iran war began in late February.
## Events Proceed Despite Threat
Riyadh will host the 25th World Petroleum Congress and Future Investment Initiative events through Oct 15, 2026, with security measures in place.
## Travel Warnings Issued
The UK warned citizens against non-essential travel to Jeddah, Dammam, and most Saudi airports except Medina.
## Key takeaway

One Pakistani resident died in a Houthi strike on Saudi's King Khalid International Airport on Oct 11, 2026, while Riyadh continues hosting major economic events.