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Houthis strike Riyadh again as death toll from airport attack hits 20

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Houthi forces launched new attacks on Riyadh, including one that caused extensive damage to Saudi Aramco's headquarters, and promised further strikes. Saudi aviation authorities said attacks on airports between October 6-11 killed at least 20 people and injured 356, with the October 10 strike on King Khalid International Airport killing at least 12, including an American. President Trump said the U.S. is considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while Saudi Arabia intensifies its own strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

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