Houthis Target Riyadh Airport and Aramco Refinery as Saudi Coalition Says 324 Targets Hit
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 5
Houthis Target Riyadh Airport and Aramco Refinery as Saudi Coalition Says 324 Targets Hit
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 5
Summary
Explosions were heard in Riyadh after the Houthis said they struck King Khalid International Airport, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, Abha airport and Khamis Mushait base; Saudi confirmation was not immediate.
The claimed attacks came as the Saudi-led coalition said it launched a major operation in Hodeida to protect Bab al-Mandab shipping, destroying weapons depots, explosive-boat storage and naval mines.
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces also said they recaptured Mocha and pushed the Houthis from much of the coast seized last month, while coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said 100 fighter jets hit 324 high-value Houthi targets.
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh warned Americans of possible drone or missile attacks, underscoring the risk that the Yemen front could further threaten Saudi infrastructure and Red Sea trade.
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Operation Dawn of Yemen and the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement: How the October 2026 Escalation Threatens Global Trade and Humanitarian Stability
Overview
In October 2026, the Yemen conflict escalated rapidly as Houthi forces captured key areas along the Red Sea, including Mocha and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, then encircled Taiz by taking Turbah. This triggered a series of Houthi drone and missile strikes on major Saudi infrastructure, prompting the Yemeni government to launch 'Operation Dawn of Yemen' with strong Saudi-led coalition support, including airstrikes and ground advances to reclaim lost territory. Meanwhile, a Houthi attack on Medina led Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to activate the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, forming a powerful regional alliance. The conflict severely disrupted global oil flows, as Saudi exports rerouted through the Bab al-Mandeb faced Houthi blockades, causing energy market volatility and highlighting the global impact of the crisis.