Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
Oct 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Riyadh airport curtails air traffic after Houthi attacks
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Saudi Arabia’s main airport will curtail air travel until further notice after continued attacks by Houthi rebels prompted the government to extend restrictions. The curbs effectively cut off Riyadh’s main entry point for airlines.
WHO: The Saudi government
WHAT: The Saudi government extended restrictions that will curtail air travel at Riyadh’s main airport until further notice.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
WHY: Continued Houthi attacks prompted the government to extend the restrictions.
How this story developed (showing 16 of 16 earlier reports)
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Houthis strike Yemen airport; Saudi intercepts attacks
· Oct 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
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Iran reportedly provides Houthis targeting intelligence
· Oct 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
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Shrapnel damages Riyadh kindergarten and medical complex
· Oct 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Coalition says Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times
· Oct 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
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Houthis attack Riyadh airport and Aramco headquarters
· Oct 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted Saudi facilities
· Oct 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
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Houthi strikes disrupt pilgrims' travel plans
· Oct 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
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Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports, killing at least 14
· Oct 13, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
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Saudi Authorities Say They Are Fending Off Attacks
· Oct 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
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Saudi Arabia intercepts three missiles
· Oct 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
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Strikes hit Riyadh airport on Saturday and Sunday
· Oct 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
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Attack at Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11
· Oct 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
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Riyadh airport hit again, flights disrupted
· Oct 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport
· Oct 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
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Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three dead
· Oct 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
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Houthis say they struck Riyadh airport and other sites
· Oct 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
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