https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-closes-riyadh-airport-after-dozens-hurt-in-houthi-missile-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-closes-riyadh-airport-after-dozens-hurt-in-houthi-missile-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-closes-riyadh-airport-after-dozens-hurt-in-houthi-missile-attack#u133034Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:36:02 +0000Saudi Arabia is investigating why its air defenses failed to stop Houthi missiles and drones that struck King Khalid International Airport. The attacks killed at least 13 people across two separate incidents and injured over 300 others. Authorities extended the airport closure through October 17, leading airlines to scrap flights and causing cancellations across Saudi airports to reach 46.4%. While flights continue to land in Jeddah, the strikes on passenger terminals mark a major escalation in the conflict between the kingdom and Iran-backed Houthi rebels.Why it mattersThe Houthis are attempt