Live Updates: Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls U.S. role in Mideast war's new front

Live updates

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   Houthis Strike Riyadh and Aramco HQ as U.S. Weighs Mideast Role

   Iran-backed Houthi militants launched a fresh wave of missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, striking the Saudi Aramco headquarters and causing explosions in the capital of Riyadh. A prior airport strike killed 20 people, including an American citizen. The escalating offensive creates a severe dilemma for President Trump as he weighs a direct U.S. role in the new front of the Mideast war. The attacks continue despite advanced American weaponry and billions spent on defense, prompting Wall Street unease and intense pressure for an allied response.

   Why it matters

   The assaults represent one of the biggest crises for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as regional conflict broadens to include direct strikes on vital infrastructure and capital airports. The Saudi-led coalition responded by targeting Houthi vital assets as oil prices and travel risks escalate. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories while the administration navigates its strategic response amid a midterm pause on the broader Iran war.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran-backed Houthi strikes on Riyadh's airport killed 20 people, including an American.
   • A Houthi strike hit a building at the Saudi Aramco headquarters.
   • Residents in Riyadh reported hearing new explosions amid fresh missile attacks.
   • The Saudi-led coalition stated it targeted Houthi vital assets.

   What to watch next

   • Decisions by President Trump regarding U.S. military involvement in the new Mideast war front
   • Further Houthi strikes or coalition retaliation targeting regional oil facilities and airports
   • Oil price movements and Wall Street reactions to ongoing infrastructure security threats
   Sources used for this update (35)

   1. WSJ — Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
   2. www.cbsnews.com — Iran War Updates: U.S. embassy urges "extreme caution" using Saudi airports as Houthi attacks escalate
   3. The Washington Post — As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia confronts the costs of U.S. war on Iran
   4. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities
   5. CBS News — Iran's Houthi allies' deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia create "a difficult dilemma for President Trump"
   6. NBC News — Why advanced U.S. weapons aren’t stopping Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
   7. dw.com — Houthis launch fresh wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia
   8. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Iran live updates: Saudi-led coalition says it targeted Houthi 'vital assets'
   9. WSJ — Houthi Strike Hits Building at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
   10. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
   11. The New York Times — A Pilgrim and a Retiree: Victims of the Houthi Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia
   12. AP News — Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh.
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