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Yemen's Houthis warn passengers not to use Saudi airports

DW11 October 2026, 09:35 UTCYemen

The warning from the Iran-backed rebels comes a day after a missile attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The airport will remain closed until at least Sunday night.

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