Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Trump Weighs US Role After Riyadh Airport Attack
A missile reportedly hit part of Riyadh’s airport on Saturday.
The airport was evacuated, and flights were stopped or sent elsewhere while officials checked what happened.
Regional officials said several people were hurt, though one report said many were wounded.
The Houthis had claimed earlier attacks on the airport but had not claimed this one when the reports were published.
The attack happened while fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis was intensifying.
Saudi Arabia’s coalition had recently begun a major military offensive in Yemen.
President Donald Trump said the United States might join Saudi Arabia’s strikes.
He said officials would look at the attack before making a decision.
A missile reportedly hit a complex housing domestic terminals at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.
Regional officials reported injuries, and airport operations were suspended as authorities assessed the damage.
Flights were diverted, and passengers were advised to check their flight status with airlines.
The Houthis had claimed earlier airport attacks that week but had not immediately claimed Saturday’s incident.
Trump said the United States may join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, but no decision had been announced.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, and officials at King Khalid International Airport.
- What
- The airport was attacked and evacuated; Trump said the United States was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Trump spoke near the White House in Washington.
- Why
- The attack came amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis; responsibility for Saturday’s incident was not confirmed.
US involvement under consideration
Responsibility for Saturday’s attack unconfirmed
Possible US military involvement
US involvement under consideration
President Donald Trump said the United States may join Saudi Arabia’s strikes against the Houthis and that officials would review the latest attack before deciding.
Responsibility for Saturday’s attack unconfirmed
No decision or additional US military support had been announced at the time of reporting.
Responsibility for the airport attack
US involvement under consideration
The Houthis had claimed responsibility for earlier attacks on the airport during the week.
Responsibility for Saturday’s attack unconfirmed
There was no immediate Houthi claim for Saturday’s attack, and the reports did not confirm who was responsible.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Reported target
- A missile reportedly struck a complex housing domestic-flight terminals 3 and 4.
- Injuries
- Regional officials said several people were wounded; another report described many people as wounded.
- Airport response
- Operations were temporarily suspended while authorities assessed damage and injuries; flights were diverted.
- US position
- Trump said the United States may join Saudi strikes, but no decision had been announced.
- Houthi claim
- The Houthis had claimed earlier attacks that week but had not immediately claimed Saturday’s incident.
- Conflict context
- The attack occurred amid escalating Saudi-Houthi hostilities after a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive in Yemen.
Sources
Riyadh airport attacked again: Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes on Houthis
Trump Signals Possible US Role In Saudi Strikes On Houthis After Riyadh Airport Attack
'We Move Very Quickly': Trump Says US May Join Saudi Attacks Against Houthis
