Multiple Injuries Reported After Attack on Riyadh Airport

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority made an announcement on Saturday about multiple injuries following what they called an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. This is not the first time this facility has been targeted; the airport was hit earlier this week by Iran-backed Houthis from Yemen. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation stated that this latest incident continues a pattern of blatant attacks against civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom. They added that a number of people were injured and these individuals are currently being inventoried. Operational activities at the airport have been temporarily suspended. This pause lasts until damage assessment is finished and safety of the facility is verified, all done in coordination with relevant authorities.

This event happened just two days after three people died at the same airport in violence claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. will make a decision on whether to join Saudi Arabia in targeting the Houthi militia in Yemen. He was asked by a reporter if he had decided yet. "We may, we're going to look at it ... We just found out about the recent attack," Trump said, referencing the Riyadh airport strike. "So we'll make a decision. We move very quickly." Before this comment, Saudi-led coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki told reporters Friday that they are working to dismantle and destroy the ballistic missile network of the terrorist Houthi militia.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert Saturday warning Americans to stay away from King Khalid International Airport. They said they are aware of attacks on the airport on October 10. The embassy strongly recommends all U.S. citizens avoid this airport and surrounding areas. It noted that U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the terminal. Citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. Reports emerged Saturday of loud blasts in the Saudi capital, with ambulances racing to the scene.

Meanwhile, Israel's military said it eliminated two terrorists belonging to Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas groups. The IDF stated they killed Muhammad Abu Shalouf, a company commander in Islamic Jihad's military wing who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 Massacre. They also killed Musa Atef Musa Abu Dan, a member of Hamas' Nukhba force. "Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and operated to restore the terrorist organizations' capabilities," the IDF said, noting these actions were in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement. The situation remains tense as authorities work through safety checks while people deal with the aftermath of the blasts.

The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove the threat that they posed." Israel's military stated earlier this week that the Nukhba force is an elite unit consisting of terrorists selected by senior Hamas operatives. These fighters are designated to carry out terrorist attacks such as ambushes, raids, assaults, infiltration through terror tunnels, and anti-tank missile, rocket, and sniper fire. The Nukhba elite forces were one of the leading forces that infiltrated the State of Israel in order to carry out murderous acts of terror against its civilians.

Ambulances rush to Saudi Arabia airport following report of loud blast. More than a dozen ambulances were seen heading to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday following reports of a loud blast in the area, according to Reuters. The airport was previously targeted Thursday in attacks claimed by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. There were no immediate statements from the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation or the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense regarding the latest reported incident. King Khalid International Airport said on X that passengers should contact their airlines and check their flight status before heading to the airport. Kuwait Airways said it cancelled two flights on Saturday due to the closure of the airport resulting from the security situation.

Egypt 'condemns in the strongest terms' Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Egypt's foreign ministry said Saturday that "Egypt condemns in the strongest terms the attacks that occurred in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, targeting King Khalid Airport in Riyadh and an aircraft belonging to Saudia, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi citizens and the injury of a number of civilians." Egypt emphasized its total rejection of these attacks, considering them a flagrant violation of international law. They expressed their full solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens. Egypt stressed that such attacks and the targeting of air navigation undermine international and regional security and stability. The attacks Thursday on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh damaged three planes, The Associated Press reported Saturday.

Trump is putting 'American citizens first' in deal with Russia to release diesel, White House says. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Saturday that President Donald Trump is putting "American citizens first" in a deal with Russia to release diesel into the global marketplace during the U.S.-Iran war. President Trump has heard people have been frustrated with the gas prices. People are frustrated with the increase in grocery prices, and he is delivering what he always does, which are solutions. Katie Zacharia noted that though there are frustrations with some, President Trump has never been unambiguous. He is an America first president. He is putting American interests first, American citizens first with this diesel deal. And we will have cheaper gas, cheaper groceries with this diesel deal.

The remarks come as Russia has been launching attacks on Ukraine on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 12 people have been killed so far in the city of Zaporizhzhia. "What allowing Russia to sell oil products means was heard most clearly in Kyiv just now," Zelenskyy said on X. After repeated attacks on energy facilities with jet-powered 'shaheds,' drones, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack as well. Some of the missiles were intercepted. This once again clearly demonstrates Russia's true intentions.

Reports suggest that adversaries plan to stretch out the conflict by frightening civilians and tearing apart essential infrastructure. One voice argues that every extra billion dollars earned from exports will funnel straight into buying parts, upgrading drones like shaheds, building missiles, and hiring more mercenaries for the front lines. The choice presented is stark war, with an end only coming when they realize they can no longer drag it on. Unfortunately, recent signals suggested a continuation of attacks rather than restraint. Strong messages are needed from Washington, Europe, and other allies to back Ukraine while restricting Russia's capacity to terrorize people. Fox News Digital asked the White House for more comment on this urgent matter.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump claimed Saturday that he stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. He labeled the Islamic Republic the number one state sponsor of terror in a post on Truth Social. I settled eight wars and am close to ending two more according to his statement. All Israeli hostages were returned including the final twenty-eight living or dead. Hundreds of hostages from countries around the world were released and sent back home. A war was won in Venezuela while a violent dictator who ran that country was captured. The number one state sponsor of terror, Iran, is stopped from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Yet with all of that I did not get the Noble Peace Prize he wrote adding WOW.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a wanted war criminal on Saturday. He said Arab American and Iranian blood is on his hands according to a post on X. To escape justice he has no regard for his own people either added Araghchi. These remarks follow Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing Friday that the Trump administration is imposing sweeping financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The president has sought to dismantle this body throughout his second term. The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the war against Hamas. Fox News Digital's James Cirrone contributed to this post.

Three planes were damaged in an attack on Saudi Arabia airport officials say. The deadly strike that Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for Thursday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh left three aircraft hit a report said. Two regional officials told The Associated Press on Saturday that the Houthi strikes affected those three aircraft. Saudi Arabia said Friday that three people were killed in the incident while Saudia the national airline released a statement only identifying one aircraft as being damaged. The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility Thursday for the attacks targeting the airport.

Turki al-Malki took to X on Friday with a firm statement regarding his ongoing efforts. He said, "We are working to dismantle and destroy the ballistic missile network of the terrorist Houthi militia." The Associated Press helped put this message out there.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared grim news Saturday. A dozen people died from Russian strikes just one day after Donald Trump announced a deal for diesel shipments. That announcement claimed Russia would ease global energy strain during the U.S.-Iran war. Zelenskyy wrote on X that today Russia thanked them for lifting sanctions by dropping five glide bombs onto residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia.

As of now, twelve people are confirmed dead. Three were children. My condolences go out to all their families and loved ones. Another fourteen people have been injured, and two remain in critical condition while doctors fight to save their lives.

Trump said Friday that Vladimir Putin agreed to immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace. An additional 500,000 tons would arrive during November, followed by another 1,000,000 tons right after that. Trump claimed this agreement came after a highly successful discussion between the two leaders.

This news follows a move less than a month ago when Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. The White House said this act authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia while extending existing ones against Iran. Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to reporting on these events.

Trump also suggested the end is near for the conflict against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, he stated he is about to settle or win the U.S.-Iran war. I stopped Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon, and blowing up the entire Middle East and, ultimately, far beyond! he added. Speaking at a White House event Friday, Trump warned that if they had a nuclear weapon, they would have used it fast. They would have blown up the Middle East. They would have totally blown up Israel, number one. But they would have also destroyed the rest of the region and then headed for our country. He noted people like to joke about this on television. They might hit places like San Diego or Los Angeles first because the missile route is much more convenient there.

Trump and Putin discussed Iran during their Friday phone call, according to a Kremlin release. Russia did not specify exactly what topics were covered regarding the war. Following that conversation, Trump announced Putin agreed to eventually release millions of tons of diesel into the global market as prices soar, starting with 300,000 tons immediately. During the October 9 telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, considerable focus was on prospects for settling the Ukraine crisis, while the situation surrounding Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations were touched upon as well, Putin said in his statement. Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. When discussing the state of affairs in the global energy market, the Russian side confirmed its willingness to supply oil and petroleum products to the U.S. market and global markets at large.

President Vladimir Putin stated he is convinced this development will have a positive impact on the entire global economy. He added that an agreement was reaffirmed to maintain personal contacts between the presidents of the two countries. Cooperation across their respective administrations, security services, and agencies will continue as planned. Yesterday's Fox News Digital live blog offers additional coverage of the conflict with Iran.

Eleven ships have been struck in or near the Strait of Hormuz so far this month. So far in October, 11 ships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz or off the coast of Oman. This data comes from the U.S. Naval Institute citing the International Maritime Organization and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Most of those vessels were crude oil tankers carrying essential supplies to markets around the world.

The tension remains high as both Iran and the United States have been striking ships in this volatile region. The Pentagon says it has hit ships that violated the blockade or that are helping Iran. Sept. 28 through Oct. 6 saw the highest weekly total of attacks with 12 incidents recorded according to USNI numbers. Live Coverage begins here for those tracking the unfolding events on the ground.

The story is covered by Greg Norman-Diamond and Brie Stimson who bring you updates from the frontlines of this escalating dispute.