Trump expressed disappointment with the behavior of the Houthis
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump criticized the actions of the Houtish Ansar Allah movement after the attacks on Riyadh International Airport, which, according to Saudi authorities, killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
- Trump said the Houthis were "behaving very badly."
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Why It Matters
The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, regularly launch attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of the Yemen conflict. The attacks on Riyadh airport are part of this campaign.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with the actions of the Houthis amid attacks on Saudi Arabia.
"The Houthis are behaving very badly. They are behaving very badly. This will not do," Trump told reporters.
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with the latest actions of the Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) against the backdrop of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
"The Houthis are behaving very badly. They are behaving very badly. This will not do," Trump told reporters.
Riyadh International Airport has come under repeated attacks in recent days - according to the Saudi Arabian Civil Aviation Authority, an attack on October 10 killed 12 people and injured 309, and on October 11, one person was killed and 11 were injured. The impact hit two passenger terminals, where a fire broke out. On Monday, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority extended the suspension of flights at Riyadh International Airport until security reviews are completed.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Saudi Arabia will strengthen security measures at airports after testing is completed
Likely · Within weeks
Houthis may continue attacks on Saudi infrastructure
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the US take direct action in response to Houthi attacks?
- How long will the flight suspension at Riyadh Airport last?
- Will the victims receive compensation from the Saudi authorities?
