Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport closure after Houthi attacks

Summary

Saudi authorities extended the suspension of flights at Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks. The Globe and Mail reports new missile and drone fire, and says attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities are part of a conflict spilling over from a wider regional war.

Timeline

1. RTÉ

   12 Oct 2026, 00:47 UTCSource ↗

   RTÉ reports Saudi authorities extended operations suspension at Riyadh's international airport following a series of deadly Houthi attacks.

2. The Globe and Mail

   12 Oct 2026, 11:44 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports the closure was extended after new missile and drone fire, amid Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.

3. The Irish Times

   12 Oct 2026, 13:08 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports Houthi attacks forced Saudi Arabia to extend the suspension of flights at Riyadh airport, which it says was hit again after a deadly missile attack.