Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi airport attack kills 12
Following a fatal attack at Riyadh's international airport, the US is weighing military intervention against Houthi rebels. The attack, which killed 12 people, has exposed significant gaps in Saudi Arabia's defensive capabilities.
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This event marks a major escalation in regional conflict, drawing international attention to the security of critical infrastructure in the Middle East.
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Share A A A Riyadh : At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday – the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade – as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched earlier this year.
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