Why Are The Houthis Attacking Saudi Airports Riyadh Yemen

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Why Are The Houthis Attacking Saudi Airports Riyadh Yemen

www.theguardian.com • October 17, 2026

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Attacks by Iran-backed group come amid counteroffensive by Yemeni government supported by Riyadh

Middle East and north Africa

Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough

Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough

Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport

Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport

Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ

Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition

Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition

Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights

Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights

Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute

Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse

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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Heighten Regional Tensions The Houthi group has intensified its attacks on Saudi Arabian airports and energy infrastructure, resulting in at least 18 deaths and over 300 injuries. Recent missile strikes targeted the Saudi Aramco headquarters, leading to a fire at an administrative building. The Houthis have also aimed at the East-West Pipeline and other critical energy sites, prompting Saudi Arabia to suspend flights and retaliate with airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. This escalation occurs amid a counteroffensive by the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi forces. The U.S. has provided intelligence and aerial refueling support but has not engaged directly in combat. The situation remains volatile, with the Houthis demanding the lifting of a blockade and a cash settlement. The conflict's broader implications for global energy supplies are significant as tensions continue to rise. 1 sources 66

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