Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Trump Weighs Response After Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack
An attack hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi authorities said 12 people died and 309 were injured.
The dead included people from several countries.
President Donald Trump said the United States would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis, but he said a decision had not yet been made.
Separately, Trump spoke about tensions with Iran.
He warned that Iran might do more before the U.S. midterm elections on November 3.
He had also said the United States would not attack Iran before the elections because discussions were underway.
The article does not say Iran carried out the airport attack.
Donald Trump said the United States would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis after an attack on Riyadh airport.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries in the October 10 attack.
The reported dead included citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.
Trump separately warned that Iran might take further action before the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, while saying the United States could end a conflict quickly.
Trump had said the United States would not attack Iran before the elections, citing productive discussions with Tehran; the article does not say Iran was responsible for the airport attack.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump; Saudi authorities reported casualties from the attack.
- What
- Trump said the United States would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis after an attack on Riyadh airport.
- When
- The airport attack was reported on October 10; Trump spoke on Saturday, October 11, and referred to the November 3 midterm elections.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Trump spoke at a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee.
- Why
- Trump said Washington would assess a response following the airport attack. He discussed Iran separately, citing tensions and ongoing discussions.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Attack date
- October 10
- Reported deaths
- 12
- Reported injuries
- 309
- U.S. response
- Trump said Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis; no decision was announced.
- Iran policy statement
- Trump had said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
- Earlier airport attacks
- GACA said attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport on October 6 and 7 caused three deaths and 36 injuries.