# Yemen conflict escalates as Saudi Arabia faces security dilemma

https://mins.news/en/item/94967

- CGTN, 2026-10-10 03:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-10/Yemen-conflict-escalates-as-Saudi-Arabia-faces-security-dilemma-1R7A3Pp6XDy/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Deaths and injuries were reported in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as the UN envoy warned Yemen had returned to “full-scale war.” Saudi Arabia said two attacks on Riyadh airport killed three citizens, including an airline pilot. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed 136 Houthi military targets, while fighting intensified on several fronts. Riyadh is seeking support from Türkiye and Syria; Washington has not directly intervened.

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