Smoke Seen Near Riyadh Airport as Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Arabia

In September 2026, smoke and flames were seen near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Houthis claimed they had attacked the Saudi capital and the port of Yanbu, and accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out 26 attacks in 24 hours. Saudi authorities issued an aerial attack warning and later an all-clear. Several flights were cancelled and reports described major problems at the airport.