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It comes just hours after a deadly Houthi-led blitz killed 12 people in the same airport marking the deadliest attack on the kingdom in a decade. (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (Thick smoke rising behind trees and buildings in Riyadh.)  9     Riydah airport has been hit by a third strike Credit: X   (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (Trump)  9     Trump has said the US could join strikes on the Houthis Credit: AP   Advertisement   (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (NINTCHDBPICT001114893395)  9     Pieces of the ceiling were blown off in the horror missile strike Credit: Reuters   And on Thursday, three Saudis were killed when an attack by the Iran-backed rebels targeted a passenger plane at the international travel hub.  Saudi air defences also intercepted missiles over King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, according to officials. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter   Thank you!    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In a statement on X, the rebels wrote: “We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theatre of operations for our forces, with the exception of the airports in (the holy cities of) Mecca and Medina.” Read more in world news   (https://www.the-sun.com/news/17118821/houthi-rebels-blitz-plane-airport-missile/)   FIRE & FURY Pilot among three dead after Iran’s Houthi rebels blitz plane at major airport     (https://www.the-sun.com/news/17006918/houthi-rebels-seize-red-sea-islands-oil-crisis-fears/)   HOUTHI CAPTURE Houthis tighten grip on key shipping route sparking fears of oil crisis       It comes after Houthi rebels killed 12 people including an American in a brutal strike on Riyadh airport on Saturday. More than 300 people were wounded in the missile onslaught – with the Iran-backed terror proxy warning of further attacks in the near future. 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(Ambulance outside of Riyadh airport after a loud blast was heard)  9     Ambulances were seen speeding to the scene of deadly attack on Saturday Credit: Reuters   (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (NINTCHDBPICT001114893397)  9     Lockers doors were thrown across the floor in the aftermath of the deadly attack Credit: Reuters   Trump said last night following the attack he “may” join (https://www.the-sun.com/news/17118821/houthi-rebels-blitz-plane-airport-missile/) Saudi Arabia’s campaign against the pro-Tehran militia which was officially announced earlier this week. Advertisement   Asked about hitting back, he said: “We may. We’re going to look at it.” He added: “We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.” Among the dead were an American citizen, four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, an Egyptian, a Syrian, a Jordanian, a Palestinian and a Sudanese national.  (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (NINTCHDBPICT001114391605)  9     The wreckage of the aircraft at King Khalid International Airport after Thursday’s attacks Credit: X/@Osint613   (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh)  9     It come after three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed at King Khalid International on Thursday Credit: Reuters   Advertisement   The US president called the attacks a “terrible thing” and “not acceptable”. Following the attack, the Houthis warned passengers against using Saudi airports. The rebels warned  airports in the kingdom were regarded as “potential targets and sites for operations by our forces”. The strike came just days after a passenger plane at the same airport, (https://www.the-sun.com/news/17029456/explosions-riyadh-airport-houthi-rebels-escalate-attacks/) King Khalid International, was blasted by the Iran-backed proxy. (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (Yemen Sanaa Houthi Armed Rally - 07 Oct 2026)  9     The Houthi rebels are an Iran-backed militia Credit: Shutterstock Editorial   Advertisement   (17126457.html#) (Open a slideshow of all 9 article images.) (Yemen Sanaa Houthi Armed Rally - 07 Oct 2026)  9     A Saudi-led coalition announced a major offensive against the Houthis earlier this week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial   A second Saudi airport, which was being used as an alternative, was also targeted in yesterday’s attacks. Authorities said a “projectile” fell near Dammam’s international airport, hours after officials acknowledged the attack on Riyadh’s airport. The attack on King Khalid International saw a missile smash into terminals three and four, usually used for domestic flights. And health officials activated a rare mass call-up of doctors to deal with the “serious emergency”, according to a medical source.  Advertisement   The source said many of the injured were in critical condition, adding: “We were told we are dealing with a ‘serious emergency situation’.  “Injured are being moved to hospitals across Riyadh.” Riyadh residents reported hearing two huge explosions that rocked the capital during the attack. Flight tracking services showed planes diverting to other airports in the region. The British embassy in Riyadh warned UK nationals to avoid King Khalid International Airport, reporting a “serious incident” there.  Advertisement   Earlier this week, a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against the Houthis in neighbouring Yemen . 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