# Houthis hit Saudi airport, ships sink near Hormuz; experts discuss Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/104490

- CNN, 2026-10-17 16:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbJSjWbELdc

> Earlier this week, President Trump said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, following deadly attacks by the Iran-backed group at Riyadh’s airport. Two cargo ships also sank near the Strait of Hormuz after separate strikes by unknown projectiles, underscoring the heightened risks to shipping as Iran steps up attacks to regain control of the waterway.

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