Airport attack kills 12 as Trump weighs role

After a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Trump said the United States was considering joining Saudi military action. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries. The Houthis acknowledged the attack and described it as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen’s infrastructure.

• 12 killedKilled in Riyadh airport attack
• 309 injuredReported injured at Riyadh airport
• Three attacksAirport attacks in recent days

Q1

What was US policy before this?

Washington had supplied Saudi Arabia with intelligence and munitions while avoiding direct combat after the Houthis pledged not to target US ships.

Q2

What has the airport attack disrupted?

The airport closed temporarily after a missile hit its domestic-terminal complex, and airlines have suspended Saudi routes as airports remain targets.

Q3

How could Washington participate?

US Central Command has information and target lists, while analysts describe a choice between joining combat and maintaining indirect support.

Q4

What constrains expanded US action?

Analysts said direct involvement could stretch US military resources already committed to fighting Iran across the Middle East.