{
  "id": 13732064,
  "title": "Attack at Riyadh Airport Leaves 12 Dead and 309 Injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/attack-at-riyadh-airport-leaves-12-dead-and-309-injured",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:58:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/11/attack-riyadh-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has left 12 people dead and 309 injured, marking it as the deadliest assault in the country in over a decade. The Houthi militia, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the assault carried out on Saturday, forcing the temporary suspension of airport operations and sparking a new security crisis in the region. Saudi authorities identified four Saudi citizens and eight foreign nationals among the victims, including nationals from Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. Emergency services responded to the scene of the explosion, and the injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals. The blast triggered panic among passengers and airport staff, with witnesses reporting a loud noise and several people lying injured on the ground. As of now, it is unclear when flight operations will resume at the airport, which will remain temporarily closed while security teams inspect the damage. The attack has prompted a review of security measures at Saudi airports following other recent offensives targeting the country's aviation facilities. The Saudi-led military coalition, which supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government, condemned the attack as a war crime due to the civilian casualties it caused. The Houthi group, which controls large parts of Yemen and receives support from Iran, is suspected of being responsible for the attack, as it has intensified its operations against Saudi territory in recent months. The escalation comes amid the deterioration of the truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, which has led to ongoing clashes over control of strategic positions in Yemen, including areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime route for international trade. The regional war has already resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of people dead from fighting, hunger, and lack of basic services.",
  "summary": "The attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, left at least 12 people dead and 309 injured, according to the latest figures released by Saudi authorities. The assault, carried out on Saturday, forced the temporary suspension of operations at one of the kingdom’s main airports and triggered a new […]",
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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."
}