Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off attacks on Iran for almost a month amid ‘productive’ talks
Tensions between the US and Iran have cooled slightly as President Trump announced a pause in potential military action until after the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia faces significant travel disruptions following a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh airport by Houthi rebels.
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The intersection of regional Middle Eastern conflicts and US domestic political cycles highlights the volatility of international relations and global travel security.
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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Yemen ’s Iran -backed Houthi rebels claimed they attacked Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile on Thursday. A parked Saudia Airlines plane caught fire and was badly damaged, according to Reuters, which cited sources.
Air India and Lufthansa suspended flights to the Saudi capital.
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the latest claim, but said three people were killed in airport strikes earlier this week.
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