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Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

Saudi-led forces say they intercepted a missile • Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack • Saudi Arabia to let executives attend 'Davos in the Desert' remotely

FILE PHOTO: Surveillance footage shows people sitting in a waiting area reacting at the moment of an attack, in a location given as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2026, in this frame from a handout video.
A Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at al-Kharj on February 20, 2020; Illustrative.

Ongoing explosions in Riyadh, Aramco headquarters as Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi attacks

Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019

Houthi-run TV reports attack on Yemen's oil facility after Saudi coalition evacuation order

A plume of smoke rises during a reported airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sana'a, October 9, 2026

Riyadh's dilemma: Can Saudi Arabia stop Houthi attacks without triggering a wider war? - analysis


Saudi-led coalition warns of attacks in Yemen against sites in Houthi-controlled Sanaa

Earlier on Tuesday, the Houthi spokesperson warned Saudi Arabia that any Saudi attack on Sanaa would be met with a "harsh" response.

 Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes

“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.” 

Supporters of the Houthi authorities gather during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen, in Sanaa, on October 9, 2026.

Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial

Saudi Arabia's defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan faces growing scrutiny as the Houthi conflict escalates, with questions remaining over military deployments and the allies' roles.

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights

As Houthis target Saudi Arabia's airports, foreign aviation services and embassies warn airlines and travelers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia.

Satellite image of King Khalid Airport the day after attack, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026

Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis

The flydubai attack may not bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, but it forces Riyadh to ask: Should it keep one of its strongest potential regional partners at arm’s length?

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia expected to ramp up strikes on Houthis after deadly Riyadh airport attack, experts say

“My sense is that they’re not going to buckle. They’re not going to just capitulate to the Houthis because of this,” Bernard Haykel explained to The Post.

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12

An unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh airport, sparking a fire, a day after an attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Israel’s election race remains deadlocked as Ben-Gvir releases prison footage

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

An election campaign poster featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis

Similar to how Iran targeted US bases in the region, Iran’s allies in Yemen are seeking to disrupt civilian life in Saudi Arabia by getting airports closed and flights canceled.

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 2026

'Horrific terrorist attack': Netanyahu, world leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

"We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision," US President Donald Trump said. "We move very quickly."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, Sept. 24, 2026.