Riyadh Airport Strike: Hyderabad Man Among Dead As Houthi Attacks Raise Regional Tensions

Riyadh Airport Strike: Hyderabad Man Among Dead As Houthi Attacks Raise Regional Tensions

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  • Updated Oct 13, 2026 1:49 PM IST

 

A deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has raised fresh concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to the script, the October 10 strike killed 13 people and injured more than 300, with victims including Hyderabad resident Mohammed Yousuf, who was travelling with his family for Umrah. His two sons were injured and underwent emergency surgeries. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility, while the airport was shut following the attack. A second strike on October 11 reportedly killed one person and injured 11. The attacks come amid rising Saudi military involvement in Yemen and wider regional tensions.

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