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Houthi Attacks Kill 3 at Riyadh Airport; Saudi Coalition Vows Retaliation

October 9, 2026

Summary

Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed three people, including a pilot, prompting Saudi Arabia to reopen the airport and its coalition to promise a firm response amid escalating violence in the Middle East.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia Says
  • Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Center

  • Pilot killed in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'firm' response
  • Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport - AP News
  • Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

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