Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport

The Guardian UK Monday 12 October 2026, 11:49 UTC By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor 1 min read

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Energy minister says ‘fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon’ as paramilitary group again breach stretched defencesSaudi Arabia was forced to extend the suspension of all flights to and from its main international airport in Riyadh on Monday after a further round of Houthi missile attacks caused more damage and left one dead. The Gulf nation said it was taking the step after Houthi missiles killed 13 people on Saturday and left more than 300 injured. Saudi state TV broadcast CCTV footage...

Energy minister says ‘fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon’ as paramilitary group again breach stretched defences

Saudi Arabia was forced to extend the suspension of all flights to and from its main international airport in Riyadh on Monday after a further round of Houthi missile attacks caused more damage and left one dead.

The Gulf nation said it was taking the step after Houthi missiles killed 13 people on Saturday and left more than 300 injured. Saudi state TV broadcast CCTV footage that showed passengers deluged in smoke and falling masonry as they queued at the airport terminal to board a plane just as the Houthi missile struck.

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Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport

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