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Saudi Arabia intercepts new Houthi missiles after deadly weekend airport strikes
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Summary
Saudi Arabia intercepted a fresh round of Houthi ballistic missiles late Monday, continuing a confrontation that began with weekend strikes on Riyadh's airport. NBC News reported 13 killed and hundreds wounded; UPI reported at least 12 dead. Oil prices rose, with Brent Crude nearing $106 a barrel. According to the New York Times, Iran, the Houthis' patron, offered to mediate. Delta again delayed its Atlanta-Riyadh flight launch to March, citing the attacks.
Left-leaning
- Deadly Saudi airport strikes mark major Mideast escalationNBC News · Oct 12, 9:34 AM
- Saudi Arabia Faces More Attacks as It Reels From Airport StrikesNew York Times · Oct 12, 11:44 AM
Center
- Delta delays launch of service to Saudi Arabia over attacks on airportUPI · Oct 12, 11:45 AM
- Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airportsThe Hill · Oct 12, 5:30 PM
- Saudi Arabia Intercepts New Houthi Missile Attack on RiyadhBloomberg · Oct 13, 1:34 AM
Right-leaning
- Houthi attacks on Saudi airports continue, marking major escalation in Yemen warWashington Times · Oct 12, 3:32 PM