Houthi attack on Riyadh airport will force rethink of Donald Trump’s strategy
Summary
A missile attack by the Houthi group hit Riyadh's King Khalid airport, killing 12 people including an American. This attack raises questions about President Donald Trump’s plan to limit U.S. involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- The Houthi group fired missiles from about 900 kilometers away, striking Riyadh airport.
- The attack caused 12 deaths and many injuries; among the dead was at least one American.
- President Trump had planned to reduce U.S. attention on conflicts in Iran and Yemen until after the midterms.
- Trump blamed rising global diesel prices on Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- The U.S. has maintained a ceasefire with the Houthis since 2025 and renewed it quietly after fighting resumed.
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan were expected to handle the Houthi threat with little U.S. help.
- The missile strike shows Saudi Arabia may need more U.S. support for its defense.
- Europe criticized Trump’s approach, warning it could strengthen Russia and worsen inflation.
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