Riyadh airport stays closed as Houthi attacks and regional tensions escalate
Riyadh airport remains closed following renewed Houthi strikes, as military helicopter crashes and maritime incidents heighten Middle East tensions.
Saudi Arabia’s main international airport in Riyadh remains closed following renewed drone and missile strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, extending disruptions after a deadly attack that killed 12 people and injured over 300. Houthi forces claimed responsibility and urged international airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.
Meanwhile, a Saudi military helicopter crashed near Najran near the Yemen border due to an alleged technical failure, killing two crew members. Regional maritime tensions escalated further after a vessel was struck near the United Arab Emirates, prompting warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the escalating crisis, the United States is evaluating potential military strikes against Iran despite ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Sources: Beta, Cafe del Montenegro, Danas, N1, Vijesti
Sources
- CDM (Cafe del Montenegro) — UŽIVO: Ponovo napadnut aerodrom u Rijadu; Liban: Šestoro ranjenih u napadu IDF
- Danas — Saudijska Arabija: Aerodrom u Rijadu ostaje zatvoren zbog novih pretnji Huta
- Vijesti — Huti preuzeli odgovornost za jučerašnji napad na aerodrom u Rijadu
- N1 — Huti nastavljaju napade na Saudijsku Arabiju: Aerodrom u Rijadu zatvoren, Tramp razmatra vojnu intervenciju
- Beta — Rat na Bliskom istoku: Oboren saudijski helikopter, pogođen brod blizu obale UAE
Earlier coverage
- Nov 1, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCRiyadh airport stays closed as Middle East conflict escalates
- Oct 27, 2026, 09:30 PM UTCSaudi Arabia keeps Riyadh airport closed as regional military tensions escalate
- Oct 22, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCRiyadh airport remains closed following lethal Houthi attacks