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Saudi Airports Stay Shut After Houthi Attacks As Oil Markets React
Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Indian Express - World ·
Confirmed by a second source: Google News - USA World
US-Iran War Live News Updates: Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks. US President Donald Trump on Monday said he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast." Meanwhile, Trump has said the Houthis are "misbehaving very badly" after a run of attacks on Saudi airports, including King Khalid International in Riyadh and King Fahd International in Dammam, Al Jazeera
What changed since yesterday
- Saudi Forces Shoot Down Missile Near Riyadh As Airport Closure Continues
- Saudi Airport Closed Until Oct 17 After Houthi Missile Strikes, Flights Canceled and Oil Prices Slip
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Saudi Airports Stay Shut After Houthi Attacks As Oil Markets React
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Dammam's King Fahd International Airport, have been repeatedly targeted by ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, resulting in extended flight suspensions and casualties.
Why It Matters
These attacks directly threaten critical civil aviation routes, regional stability, and vital energy infrastructure in the Middle East. With supertankers turning away from Persian Gulf ports like Fujairah and the Strait of Hormuz facing security threats, global oil supplies and fuel prices are experiencing severe volatility that impacts consumers worldwide.
What Happens Next
Authorities will continue safety inspections at closed Saudi airports ahead of the scheduled reopening date. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran remain active through mediators as Iran reviews proposals concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
