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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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/12/saudi-arabia-suspends-flights-latest-deadly-houthi-attack-airport
Author : Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
Publish date : 2026-10-12 11:49:00
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