Yemen’s Houthi group warns of further attacks on Saudi airports

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  Yemen’s Houthi group warned tourists, businesspeople, airlines and airline staff to avoid Saudi airports and the kingdom’s airspace.

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  Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sari said Saudi airports were legitimate targets for attacks, except those serving the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

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  The warning followed an attack on Riyadh airport that Saudi Arabia’s military coalition blamed on the Houthis.

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  At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 were injured in the attack, according to the report.

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  Traffic at Riyadh’s international airport was temporarily halted after the attack.

Who

Yemen’s Houthi group, through military spokesperson Yahya Sari.

What

The group warned people and airlines to avoid Saudi airports and airspace, which it said were targets for attacks.

When

The warning was reported on October 11, 2026. The attack date is not stated.

Where

Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh airport; Mecca and Medina were excluded from the warning.

Why

The warning followed an attack on Riyadh airport. The sources do not state the Houthis’ reason for issuing it.

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