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Houthis launch deadly attack on Riyadh airport as Trump weighs retaliatory strikes
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Houthis launched a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 12 and injuring over 300. The U.S., under President Trump, signalled possible joint retaliatory strikes with Saudi Arabia against the Houthis.
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The outbreak of US-Saudi retaliatory strikes after the Houthi airport attack will escalate regional tensions and disrupt business as usual in Saudi Arabia. Founders working in Middle Eastern markets should prepare for instability and tightened security impacting logistics and operations.
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5 sources · first reported 10 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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