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Houthis led by Abdul Malik al-Houthi are linked to Riyadh airport bombing
The war in Yemen has intensified in recent weeks.
Over the weekend, bombs hit the airport in Riyadh, and the Houthis were responsible.
The Houthis are led by Abdul Malik al-Houthi, a man in his forties who is rarely seen.
He says he is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
Al-Houthi is a Zaydi, a branch of Shia Islam.
The article says this helps explain Iran’s support for the Houthis.
No further developments or next steps are given.
Bombs struck Riyadh airport over the weekend, and the article attributed the attack to the Houthis.
The Houthi movement is led by Abdul Malik al-Houthi, described as a man in his forties who is rarely seen.
The article says Yemen’s war has escalated further in recent weeks.
It says al-Houthi claims to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
Al-Houthi is a Zaydi, a branch of Shia Islam, which the article says explains Iran’s support for the Houthis.
- Who
- The Houthis, led by Abdul Malik al-Houthi.
- What
- Bombs struck Riyadh airport; the article attributed them to the Houthis.
- When
- Over the weekend before the article was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The war in Yemen escalated further, according to the article.
Bombs struck Riyadh airport; the article attributed the attack to the Houthis.
- Airport
- Riyadh airport
- Group
- Houthis
- Leader
- Abdul Malik al-Houthi
- Published
- 12 October 2026
- Religious branch
- Zaydi, a branch of Shia Islam
Sources
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