King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck again by a projectile on Sunday, October 11, 2026, causing a fire and new injuries just a day after a deadly missile strike killed at least 12 people.
Details of the Attacks
Target: Terminal 4 (part of the Terminal 3 and 4 complex for domestic flights) at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Casualties and Damage: The Sunday strike caused additional injuries and a fire that authorities worked to control. This follows Saturday's devastating missile attack, which killed at least 12 to 13 people (including a U.S. citizen) and wounded more than 300 others.
Perpetrator and Claims: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the sequence of attacks, citing retaliatory actions against Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.
Airport Status: King Khalid International Airport has remained closed and suspended operations following the strikes, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Wider Escalation: Attacks were also reported at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued an alert urging extreme caution at major airports, and U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he is weighing potential U.S. military involvement against the Houthis.