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  "id": 13600028,
  "title": "12 killed and 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/12-killed-and-309-injured-in-attack-on-riyadh-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:15:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/11/saudi-airport-attack-houthis/"
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  "account": "On Saturday, a devastating attack targeted Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 12 fatalities and 309 injuries, marking the deadliest incident in the kingdom's conflict with Yemen's Houthis in over a decade. Saudi civil aviation authorities halted airport operations temporarily for damage assessment. The US cautioned its citizens against visiting the airport in Riyadh, while the UK described the incident as \"serious,\" prompting several airlines to cancel flights. President Donald Trump pledged to discuss the matter with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his return from Washington. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, confirmed that an American was among the victims, emphasizing the \"reprehensible\" nature of the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hospitals were inundated with the wounded, many in critical condition, following the unannounced assault that caught Saudi Arabia's threat warning system off guard. This week's previous attacks on the same airport resulted in four deaths and significant damage to a commercial plane. The Houthis, supported by Iran, are currently battling a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, aiming to regain territory seized by the militant group. The Saudi-led coalition has asserted its intent to \"eliminate\" the Houthis, who control a significant portion of Yemen's population, including its capital, Sanaa. The kingdom's defense capabilities are being challenged as it conducts airstrikes against the Houthis in Houthi-held areas, while the Houthis claim civilian casualties including women and children in these strikes.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia said 12 people were killed and 309 were injured on Saturday in an attack on the Riyadh airport, the deadliest incident in an intensifying conflict with Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi civil aviation authorities said that airport operations were suspended temporarily while the damage was being assessed. Some of the injured were in critical condition. The US warned its citizens to avoid the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/qatar-strongly-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-king-khalid-international",
        "published": "2026-10-10T19:52:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Arab Interior Ministers Council condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/arab-interior-ministers-council-condemns-houthi-attack-on-king-khalid",
        "published": "2026-10-10T20:23:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Projectile lands near Dammam airport as fresh attack disrupts Riyadh flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/projectile-lands-near-dammam-airport-as-fresh-attack-disrupts-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:05:01.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Projectile lands near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, coalition says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/projectile-lands-near-king-fahd-international-airport-in-dammam-13563066",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:40:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "At least 12 killed in Riyadh airport attack - officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/at-least-12-killed-in-riyadh-airport-attack-officials",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:58:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/saudi-arabia-says-attack-on-riyadh-airport-killed-12-and-wounded-more",
        "published": "2026-10-10T23:09:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/iran-war-live-12-killed-in-riyadh-us-weighs-joining-fight-against",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:00:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "12 killed and 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/12-killed-and-309-injured-in-attack-on-riyadh-airport-13600627",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:15:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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