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Iran war, Houthi raid on Riyadh airport: dozens injured. Farnesina: avoid LIVE area
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Shortly before, the airport had invited travelers to "contact the airline and confirm the status of the flight before going to the airport", a message similar to the one released on Thursday, when the airport was the target of Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition in support of the Yemeni government has announced the launch of a large-scale operation against the Houthi rebels
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Dozens of people were seriously injured in a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport. According to hospital sources, "at least five of these, all Saudi nationals, are in intensive care".
This came after the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government announced the launch of a "large-scale operation" against pro-Iranian Houthi rebels.
Donald Trump showed confidence in the outcome of the war with Iran. "Their country is falling miserably. Their army was defeated. They don't have a Navy anymore. They no longer have aviation. They have 300% inflation, Iran is in really bad shape," he said in response to questions from reporters as he left the White House.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen has announced that it has destroyed over 100 military targets.
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Operations suspended at Riyadh airport after Houthi attack
Operations at Riyadh airport have been temporarily suspended following an attack: the Saudi civil aviation authority announced this, reporting that several people were injured in the accident. Riyadh airport "was the target of an attack on the afternoon of Saturday 10 October 2026, as part of a series of ongoing attacks against the Kingdom's civil aviation infrastructure," the statement said. “The attack caused several people to be injured; the budget is still being evaluated."
Trump does not rule out joining Saudi raids: "We will decide"
"I just learned" about the attack on Riyadh airport: "We will decide" whether to intervene. Donald Trump said this without ruling out that the United States could join Saudi Arabia. “We will make a decision,” he explained.
Albanese: "Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay is recognition for those who said no to genocide"
"As regards the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, I am very happy, I am really happy because I see it as a recognition of that movement, made up of jurists, intellectuals, many ordinary people, ordinary citizens, students, people of all ages, genders and professions who said no to genocide and stood in the way of a system where politics serves the interests of militarism and finance". Thus the expert in international law and human rights Francesca Albanese, speaking in Naples on the sidelines of an event organized in the Marea Village at Parco San Laise, a former NATO base. "The other thing I'm proud of is that the Nobel was awarded to Navi Pillay and 65 years of commitment to human rights" says Albanese who speaks of "a slap in the face to those who accused her of anti-Semitism and of being a supporter of terrorism". "This woman - recalls Albanese - was the first South African to be part of the Supreme Court, the first to participate in the transition process of South Africa after apartheid and she is the same woman who as a judge made rape and rape recognized as an act of genocide, the same woman who participated in the work of international tribunals. Everyone should be proud - he concludes - that she was awarded this prize".
Farnesina: "Avoid Riyadh airport"
The Farnesina has recommended that Italian travelers "avoid non-essential travel to the Riyadh airport area and the use of the airport for arrivals and departures", after today's attack. In a post on
Tajani condemns attack on Riyadh airport
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed "full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people" and "condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure, including Riyadh airport". The Farnesina reported this on X.
WSJ: "Airport terminal 3 hit, Riyadh fears impact of Houthi attacks on tourism and business"
Houthi militants in Yemen, supported by Iran, have hit Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a new missile attack. Several ambulances and some helicopters, reports the 'Wall Street Journal' citing Saudi officials, were sent to rescue the injured and transport them to the King Fahad hospital in Riyadh. People who were near the airport reported hearing multiple loud bangs and seeing smoke rising from the area. Incoming flights have been canceled or delayed. A passenger heading to Riyadh said his plane was diverted to Dammam and he was taking a taxi back to the capital. Saudi press officials had no immediate comment on Saturday's attacks. The Civil Aviation Authority could not be reached for comment. The USA, Canada, Germany and Ireland have warned their citizens to avoid Riyadh airport and the areas around the airport. Canada said military activity in the area had caused flights to be grounded while the Irish embassy called the incident a serious incident. The attack follows Thursday's attack, which caused three deaths - including a pilot from the national airline Saudia - and the destruction of an airliner. The continuing missile attacks on the airports of Riyadh and several cities in southern Saudi Arabia, notes the US business daily, "risk paralyzing business travel and tourism at the start of the peak season for conferences and travel. An important test will be the Future Investment Initiative summit, the kingdom's flagship event, which is expected to attract thousands of global executives and investors to Riyadh at the end of this month. The organizers of the conference said before Saturday's attack that security is the top priority and that they will wide-ranging security measures have been implemented". Saudi leaders are increasingly concerned that the conflict with pro-Iranian Yemeni militants "could damage the economy, according to people familiar with the matter. They also fear a shortage of supplies of interceptor missiles needed to repel the attacks. The next few days will be crucial as managers and officials assess the risks of continuing the attacks."
Kuwait Airways cancels two flights to and from Riyadh
Kuwait Airways has announced that it has canceled two flights to and from Riyadh, due to the closure of the Saudi Arabian capital's airport and the "security situation" in the area. “Kuwait Airways announces that flight Ku775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight Ku776 from Riyadh to Kuwait have been canceled today, Saturday 10 October 2026, due to the closure of the airport following the security situation,” reads the statement published online.
US Embassy: "Avoid area around Riyadh airport"
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a warning to American citizens after receiving reports of attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. "The US mission is aware of the attacks against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 and strongly recommends that all American citizens avoid the airport and surrounding areas," reads a statement published online by the US diplomatic mission.
Israel: "Islamic Jihad commander and Hamas member killed"
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and a member of Hamas' elite Nukhba forces, in two separate raids conducted this week in the Khan Younis area of the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet announced this in a joint statement. Muhammad Abu Shalouf, a company commander of Islamic Jihad's military wing, was killed on Wednesday, while Musa Atef Musa Abu Dan, identified as a member of Hamas' Nukhba forces, was killed in another attack yesterday. According to the Israeli army, both were recently busy "preparing attacks against IDF troops and restoring the capabilities of terrorist organizations." The raids, the Israeli authorities specified, were conducted to "eliminate the threat".
Media, USA to Israel: "Resume war but alone"
The United States has asked Israel to resume the war on Iran, but alone. The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported this today. According to journalist Ben Caspit, in talks held over the last two weeks Washington has urged Tel Aviv to reopen the front without making a direct commitment. But without success. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir made it clear to the Americans that such an attack would most likely cause the postponement of elections in Israel. And at the moment the Americans would have dropped the hypothesis. The White House is said to be alarmed by several reports, such as the one published today by Bloomberg, according to which Iran still has significant drone and ballistic missile production capacity. But he does not want to take the political risk of resuming the bombing before the midterm elections on November 3. The Americans, again according to Maariv, were convinced that, on the contrary, for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, starting the raids again could have been helpful for the Israeli electoral campaign.
Saudi Arabia, embassies alert: "Do not pass through Riyadh airport"
The embassies of Germany, Canada and Spain in Saudi Arabia have advised their citizens not to pass through Riyadh airport, hit today by a Houthi missile.
Media: "Tehran still capable of producing missiles and drones"
Iran has retained the ability to produce ballistic missiles and drones despite eight months of US and Israeli airstrikes. This is supported by a Bloomberg report cited by various media including the Jerusalem Post. Although US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he has "annihilated" Iran's military capabilities, Western sources say Tehran has preserved parts of its weapons production infrastructure and still has significant stockpiles of ballistic missiles, as well as the ability to produce munitions relatively quickly. Help would also come from Russia, with supplies of missiles to Iran.
Saudi Arabia: attack on Riyadh airport, dozens injured
Dozens of people were seriously injured in the attack on Riyadh airport. This was announced by a source from a hospital in the Saudi capital. "Dozens of people were injured", he explained, and at least five of these, all Saudi nationals, "are in intensive care". Some patients were transferred to hospital by helicopter.
Media: loud explosion heard at Riyadh airport, evacuation underway
A loud explosion was heard at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia, according to witnesses cited by Reuters. The news is relaunched by the Times of Israel. Meanwhile, AFP reported that the evacuation of the airport is underway. Shortly before, the airport had invited travelers to "contact the airline and confirm the status of the flight before going to the airport", a message similar to the one released on Thursday, when the airport was the target of Houthi attacks.
Abu Mazen postpones Palestinian elections to September 11, 2027
Abu Mazen, president of the Palestinian Authority, issued a decree canceling the legislative elections scheduled for November 28 and setting the date for the presidential and legislative elections for September 11, 2027. This was reported by the Palestinian agency Wafa. The decree follows "a decision by the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and consultations with Palestinian political factions and forces, which led to a national consensus on the obstacles posed by Israeli measures to holding the elections on the previously scheduled date" writes Wafa.
Yemen: Houthis, raids supported by Saudis in the Bab al-Mandeb area
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government conducted airstrikes in the Bab al-Mandeb area. This was reported by media close to the Houthi militiamen. Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni forces also conducted airstrikes on Harf Sufyan district in Amran governorate north of the capital Sanaa, the Houthis said. A missile attack also targeted villages in the Saada district, the same media said.
Media: Iran still capable of producing missiles and drones, receives ammunition from Moscow
Iran has preserved its missile and drone production plants and is able to replenish its stocks of these weapons: this was stated by Western officials quoted by the Bloomberg agency relaunched by the Times of Israel. One of the sources also claimed that Russia is supplying missiles to the Islamic Republic. The Russian Defense Ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The same source stated that Iran still has anti-ship weapons and large stockpiles of ballistic missiles, an assessment that contradicts statements by US President Donald Trump and his aides
