Deadly strikes on Riyadh airport prompt travel warnings and Trump weighs backing Saudi fight against Houthis
Riyadh's airport was hit repeatedly on Oct 10, with regional officials saying it was evacuated and flights halted.
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What happened
Riyadh's airport was hit repeatedly on Oct 10, with regional officials saying it was evacuated and flights halted. One explosion tore through Terminals 3 and 4, reportedly killing 12 and injuring more than 300. Trump has since said he will look at joining Saudi Arabia against the Iran-backed Houthis.
Why it matters
Flights are disrupted and Saudi citizens abroad are stranded, while the US, South Korea and Canada have issued warnings. Analysts say US involvement against the Houthis would stretch Middle East resources already committed to fighting Iran.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 9:54 AM ET: Regional officials say Riyadh's airport is attacked again, evacuated, and air traffic stops.
- Oct 10, 7:11 PM ET: The U.S. Mission urges American citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport and nearby areas.
- Oct 10, 10:30 PM ET: An explosion at Terminals 3 and 4 is reported to have killed 12 and injured over 300.
- Oct 11, 7:34 AM ET: South Korea raises its Saudi travel advisory to Level 3 and urges citizens to leave.
- Oct 11, 7:45 AM ET: Trump says he is going to look at joining Saudi Arabia in fighting the Houthis.
Coverage
- South Korea raises travel alert, urges citizens to leave Saudi Arabia (globalnation.inquirer.net)
- Korea raises Saudi travel alert to Level 3 amid Houthi clashes (The Korea Times)
- Seoul raises travel alert, urges citizens to leave Saudi Arabia (The Korea Herald)
- US updates Saudi travel advisory, keeps it at Level 3 (iranintl.com)
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