# Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know

https://mins.news/en/item/95188

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-11 10:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/yemen-fighting-expands-as-houthis-attack-saudi-airport-what-to-know?traffic_source=rss

> The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen’s Houthis for a missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Saudi Arabia said killed at least 12 people and wounded 309. Riyadh vowed a firm response; the Houthis have not claimed responsibility but warned people against using Saudi airports. Fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces is escalating, while the US president suggested Washington could join Saudi operations.

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