# Houthi attacks on Saudi airport mark another dangerous moment for the Middle East

https://mins.news/en/item/96017

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-12 07:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cqy0rd16x33lo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> King Khalid Airport in Riyadh was hit by missile attacks on 10 and 11 October, leaving 14 people dead and more than 300 injured. The Houthis warned airlines against using Saudi airports, while the US Federal Aviation Administration urged pilots to exercise caution in Saudi airspace. The attacks heighten concerns over aviation and Red Sea shipping security and damage Saudi Arabia’s reputation for stability.

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