World · Middle East · 20 hrs ago
Former US Envoy Warns Riyadh Airport Attack Could Widen Conflict
A deadly attack hit Riyadh's international airport, in Saudi Arabia.
Former White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk said the attack shows the growing threat from Houthi militants backed by Iran.
The Houthis are part of a wider regional conflict, though the attack's details are not given here.
McGurk also said hardline leaders in Tehran make negotiations to end that conflict more difficult.
He raised the warning in a discussion about his book, which recounts talks to free hostages taken on October 7.
Efforts to negotiate an end to the broader conflict continue, but the outlook is complicated by the leadership in Tehran.
Former White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk warned that an attack on Riyadh’s international airport could signal a wider regional threat.
He said the deadly attack underscored the growing threat from Iran-backed Houthi militants.
McGurk said hardline leadership in Tehran complicates efforts to negotiate an end to the broader regional conflict.
He made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg This Weekend.
McGurk also discussed his new book, Brink, and the Trump administration’s Russian diesel agreement.
- Who
- Brett McGurk, a former White House Middle East Coordinator, warned of the threat. The attack was attributed to Iran-backed Houthi militants.
- What
- A deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport prompted McGurk to warn of a growing threat and a possible wider regional conflict.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Riyadh’s international airport
- Why
- McGurk said the attack underscored the growing threat from Iran-backed Houthi militants. The reason for the attack is not stated.
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- Attack site
- Riyadh’s international airport
- Attack outcome
- Deadly
- Militant group
- Iran-backed Houthi militants
- Interview guest
- Brett McGurk
- Book
- Brink
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