US To Strike Iran And Yemen’s Houthis? Trump Says Washington Weighing Fresh Military Action

Last Updated:October 11, 2026, 07:24 IST

According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured.

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US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington could join Saudi Arabia in launching strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, following a series of airport attacks that have killed at least 18 people in recent days. The latest strike prompted a near-total suspension of commercial air traffic to and from the Saudi capital.

“We may. We’re going to look at it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before leaving for a rally in Tennessee. “We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.”

Missile Strike Hits Riyadh’s Airport

The remarks followed a missile strike on Saturday that hit the complex housing Terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), Saudi Arabia’s second-busiest airport.

According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured. The Houthis, who had claimed responsibility for earlier attacks on the airport during the week, did not immediately claim the latest strike.

The attacks over the past week began days after Yemen’s Saudi-backed government announced a major offensive against the Houthis on October 4.

Two strikes were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday, although details of the incidents remained limited. A strike on Abha International Airport, further south, killed two women, one from Algeria and the other from Morocco. Wednesday’s attack on KKIA claimed the life of a Sudanese man, according to the country’s civil aviation authorities.

The Houthis claimed another ballistic missile attack targeting KKIA on Thursday. Three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed in the strike.

Most of the victims in the attacks over the past week were Saudi nationals. Those killed or injured also included people from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sudan and the United States.

Riyadh Airport Suspends Operations

GACA announced on Saturday that operations at Riyadh’s main airport had been suspended as authorities assessed the damage. FlightAware recorded 400 cancellations to and from KKIA by 11 pm local time.

The US Embassy in Riyadh also issued a security alert on Saturday, advising American citizens to stay away from KKIA and nearby areas.

“U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport,” its website said.

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What military action is President Trump considering against the Houthis in Yemen?

President Donald Trump stated that Washington is weighing fresh military action and could join Saudi Arabia in launching strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia following a series of deadly airport attacks.

Which airport was hit by a recent missile strike in Saudi Arabia?

A missile strike hit the complex housing Terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s second-busiest airport, causing multiple casualties and leading to a near-total suspension of commercial air traffic.

What security advisory did the US Embassy in Riyadh issue following the airport attacks?

The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert advising American citizens to stay away from King Khalid International Airport and nearby areas due to potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

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