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Iran war live: Trump says US may strike Houthis, Iran after Riyadh attack

Saudi Arabia says undetermined number of wounded in attack, King Khalid Airport to remain closed for damage assessment.

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile at a rally to show support to the movement in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026. [Mohammed al-Mahdi/Reuters]
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Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the US midterm elections

By Mahmoud Sayed and Kristina Harazim
Published On 10 Oct 2026

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  • Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority confirms another attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, saying it caused an unknown number of injuries and the airport’s closure.
  • Following the attack, US President Trump said he would “take a look” at joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis, restarting strikes on Iran.