{
  "id": 14015475,
  "title": "Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/fighting-intensifies-in-yemen-as-houthis-fire-on-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:53:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/12/fighting-intensifies-in-yemen-as-houthis-fire-on-saudi-arabia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemen's Houthi rebels intensified their attacks against Saudi Arabia on Monday, retaliating for recent missile strikes on the kingdom's international airports. The Saudi-led coalition, backed by government forces, fought Houthi rebels near the city of Taiz, successfully repelling fresh assaults. Since last week, at least 20 people have died in attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia's Asir province. Saudi state TV captured the moment a missile struck the passenger terminal in Riyadh, causing panic as travelers scrambled for safety. Ali, an Indian national traveling with his family for an Umrah pilgrimage, died in the attack on Saturday. Etihad Airways and Flydubai suspended flights to Riyadh, while Emirates and Air Arabia were also affected. Despite diplomatic efforts, including a phone call between Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers, tensions persisted. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Tehran to assist in reaching a political solution, emphasizing that a military approach would complicate the situation. Dr Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, called for stronger Gulf security, warning that attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten the safety of all Gulf states. US Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper announced the deployment of the largest air-defence umbrella in the world to deter Iranian attacks, showcasing a collaborative effort among regional allies.",
  "summary": "Yemen's Houthi rebels launched fresh attacks against Saudi Arabia on Monday, following deadly missile strikes on Riyadh's international airport that killed passengers, some of whom were preparing to board flights to perform Umrah. Saudi authorities extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport until midnight on October 17 following an attack on Saturday that killed 13…",
  "key_points": [
    "Houthis intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for recent missile strikes.",
    "Saudi-led coalition repels fresh assaults near Taiz, killing at least 20 people.",
    "Diplomatic efforts fail as tensions persist despite Iran's plea for political solution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/fighting-intensifies-in-yemen-as-houthis-fire-on-saudi-arabia-14017195",
        "published": "2026-10-12T17:53:20.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}