# Saudi Arabia investigates air defenses' failure to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

https://mins.news/en/item/96952

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-12 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zxR4Gs

> Saudi Arabia has opened an investigation into why its air defenses did not intercept missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in a deadly attack on Riyadh airport.

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