https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-price-hikes-saudi-houthi-strikes-carry-on-amid-trump-s-midterm-pause-on-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-price-hikes-saudi-houthi-strikes-carry-on-amid-trump-s-midterm-pause-on-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-price-hikes-saudi-houthi-strikes-carry-on-amid-trump-s-midterm-pause-on-iran-war#u130085Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:51:00 +0000Houthi forces launched ballistic missile attacks on Riyadh airport and the Saudi capital, causing oil prices to rise and creating a strategic dilemma for President Trump. The Saudi-led coalition responded by targeting Houthi vital assets and sites. Saudi Airlines is currently moving aircraft out of the conflict zone, while Wall Street expresses growing concern over Saudi stability. The attacks resulted in casualties, including a retiree and a pilgrim, and occurred while Saudi warning systems remained silent.Why it mattersThe escalation comes during a period where President Trump has paused mil