Saudi Arabia closes Riyadh airport after Houthi missile attack kills 12; Trump says US could join strikes

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 10, 2026, 5:41 PM EDTUpdated Oct 10, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT

A Houthi missile attack on Riyadh's international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens. Saudi Arabia evacuated and closed the airport. President Trump said the US could join Saudi strikes against the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response.

Sentimentbearish 20

Strongly bearish · 20 of 100

Impact80

high · market-wide

Confidence70%

moderate confidence · 2 wires

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How it developed17 wires · newest first

Sat to Mon

Mon 3:15 AMChina condemns attacks on Riyadh airport,: maobearish 30 · impact 60
Sun 8:39 AMRussia condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airportbearish 35 · impact 40
Sat 7:01 PMSaudi-led coalition vows firm response to Riyadh airport attackbearish 35 · impact 40
Sat 6:59 PMSaudi-led coalition labels Houthi assault on Riyadh airport a war crimebearish 30 · impact 60
Sat 6:59 PMSaudi-led coalition blames Houthis for Riyadh airport attackbearish 30 · impact 60
Sat 5:49 PMAt least 12 killed, 309 injured in strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi authority saysbearish 20 · impact 80
Sat 5:41 PMSaudi Arabia closes Riyadh airport after Houthi missile attack kills 12; Trump says US could join strikesbearish 25 · impact 80 · this page
Sat 2:22 PMSaudi aviation authority suspends Riyadh airport operations for damage assessmentbearish 30 · impact 60
Sat 2:22 PMSaudi civil aviation authority confirms attack on Riyadh airport, reports injuriesbearish 30 · impact 70
Sat 1:00 PMTrump at Riyadh airport: just learned about attack, will take action
Sat 12:46 PMTrump at Riyadh airport: he could take action after attackbearish 30 · impact 60
Sat 12:36 PMOperations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh temporarily paused: Saudi Civil Aviation Authority
Sat 12:36 PMSaturday attack on Riyadh airport causes several injuries: Saudi civil aviation authority
Sat 12:36 PMKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh attacked on Saturday: Saudi civil aviation authority
Sat 12:35 PMOperations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh temporarily paused: Saudi Civil Aviation Authority
Sat 12:35 PMSaturday attack on Riyadh airport causes several injuries: Saudi civil aviation authority
Sat 12:34 PMSaudi civil aviation authority confirms attack on Riyadh airportbearish 30 · impact 70 · first wire

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