Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport: What Trump Reveals About The Response
Missiles struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. The blasts killed an American citizen and left over 300 people injured. This attack by Iranian-backed Houthis shook the Saudi capital.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the strikes. They said the airport was targeted on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Two domestic flight terminals were hit by missiles, leaving at least a dozen people dead. The authority suspended all flights while they check the damage.
The Washington Examiner reported that four Saudi nationals and a Palestinian died. Citizens from Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan were also among the dead. The attack hit a complex housing terminals 3 and 4.
A deadly Houthi strike on King Khalid airport today.
Saudi civil air authority has shut down the airport while it assesses damage; a tally of the casualties is currently being completed. https://t.co/a5CUY82hb1
— Gregory Brew (@gbrew24) October 10, 2026
RedState noted that a regional official said many people were wounded. According to The Daily Caller, two explosions critically injured at least five individuals. The aviation agency reported that the attack caused multiple injuries currently under assessment.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the violence. “The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis,” he declared. He added that these attacks show a “blatant disregard for innocent civilian life.”
President Donald Trump signaled he might help Saudi Arabia fight back. When asked if the U.S.
The White House is moving fast to assess the situation.
“Have you decided whether to join the Saudi strikes on the Houthis?”
@POTUS: “We may. We’re going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.” https://t.co/8aUAneK2xB
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 10, 2026
The Associated Press says this is the largest attack against a Gulf nation since the conflict with Iran began in February. Major General Turki Al-Maki called the strikes a war crime. He said the kingdom’s military will respond.
This is not the first time this week the airport was hit. The Daily Caller noted the airport came under attack at least two other times recently. On Wednesday, an assault on Abha International Airport by the Houthis also resulted in two deaths.
History shows the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Those strikes followed broken talks about nuclear weapons. President Trump and officials claimed the Iranian nuclear program was “obliterated” after a June 2025 strike.
The situation remains tense as leaders weigh their next steps. According to reports, the U.S. stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people. Families of the victims are waiting for answers while the military plans its move.