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October 12, 2026Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and raised fears of a wider regional conflict, as the US considers military action.
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Riyadh airport remains closed after weekend Houthi attacks killed 14 people and injured more than 300
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Airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with the Houthis blaming Saudi Arabia as fighting escalates
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US President Donald Trump weighs US military action against the Houthis
Here is a roundup of headlines from the wider Middle East region on Monday, October 12.
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October 12, 2026
China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
China has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, expressing concern over the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned rebels.
"China condemns the attacks that caused heavy casualties and expresses serious concern over the intensification of the conflict," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters on Monday.
Mao urged all sides to avoid further escalation and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.
"We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions," she said, calling for peace and stability in the region.
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October 12, 2026
Airstrikes on Yemen's capital kill one, injure 12
Airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, have killed one person and injured 12 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.
Ministry spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi said a strike on a salt factory in the Hamadan district killed a man and wounded eight people.
A separate strike on a house injured a woman and three children, he added.
The Iran-aligned Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the attacks, which came amid an escalation in fighting between the two sides.
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the allegations.
The strikes followed a weekend of deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh's international airport that killed 14 people and injured more than 300.
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering joining Saudi Arabia's military campaign against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, raising the prospect of further US involvement in the escalating conflict.
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October 12, 2026
Riyadh airport stays shut after deadly Houthi attacks
Riyadh's main airport remained closed on Monday following deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, causing widespread flight cancellations across Saudi Arabia.
Saudi aviation authorities extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport, one of the country's busiest aviation hubs.
Aviation analytics firm Cirium said around 60% of scheduled flights at the airport were listed as cancelled on Monday, although the continued suspension meant further disruption was likely.
The airport cancelled 99.7% of its scheduled flights on Sunday, according to Cirium.
The disruption has spread across Saudi Arabia, with more than a third of scheduled flights nationwide expected to be cancelled on Monday.
International airlines have also suspended services. Germany's Lufthansa Group has cancelled all flights to Riyadh until October 16, while Air France-KLM has extended its suspension until the end of the month.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has urged American airlines to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia.
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October 12, 2026
Welcome to our coverage
Welcome to DW's coverage of the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels.
Saudi Arabia is dealing with the aftermath of a series of deadly attacks, including two strikes on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend that killed 14 people.
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300, according to Saudi authorities.
A second strike on Sunday killed a Pakistani national and injured at least 11 others. Saudi authorities also reported damage from an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, near Bahrain and Qatar.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks, warning that Saudi airports and airspace were "legitimate targets," except for the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
The group said it had targeted the two airports, a gas plant and an Aramco oil refinery using missiles and drones. Its claims could not be independently verified.
Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia jointly condemned the attacks as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to civilian safety.
The attacks came amid an escalation in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen. Saudi Arabia has intensified its airstrikes, while the Houthis have warned that further attacks could follow.
US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Washington was considering joining Saudi military operations against the Houthis. Iran, meanwhile, offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The violence has also caused major disruption beyond the airports, with schools in Riyadh switching to remote learning and international airlines suspending services.
Houthis warn airlines after deadly Riyadh airport strike
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