BackSaudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Hit With 2 Strikes in 2 Days
Videos show Riyadh Airport was struck on Saturday and again on Sunday, killing more than a dozen, including an American, and raising questions about possible U.S. airstrikes against Iranian‑backed Houthi militants ahead of the midterm elections.
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NBC News reports that Saudi Arabia’s main hub, Riyadh Airport, suffered two separate attacks within 24 hours—first on Saturday and then on Sunday. The combined assaults resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen people, among them an American citizen. While the perpetrators have not been officially confirmed, the attacks are being linked to the Iranian‑backed Houthi militants, prompting speculation about whether the United States will join coalition airstrikes in response. Such a move could broaden the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict just weeks before the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. The story was covered by NBC’s Keir Simmons for the TODAY program, highlighting both the human toll and the geopolitical ramifications of the strikes.
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- 10/12/2026
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