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Riyadh airport reportedly hit again; Iran torches supertanker
The Houthis claimed responsibility for yesterday's attack on Riyadh airport that killed twelve; today's strike's origins remain unclear.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Dr. Nina Byte and Chip Darnell on BBN Sunday KickoffPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport reportedly hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12”, with reporting from NBC News and New York Post.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 12:31 PM ET on BBN Sunday Kickoff, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Dr. Nina Byte and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Riyadh, Saudi, Houthis, Middle East, Iran.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump says US 'may' join fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport… (October 11).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentRiyadh's main airport has reportedly been hit again, a day after a missile attack there killed twelve.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Houthis have claimed the earlier strike, and it is unclear whether they also claim today's.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe United Arab Emirates has voiced solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and Washington is weighing whether to join the fight.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIran has set one of its own supertankers on fire after the US took out a ship that was breaking its blockade.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIran's military says that is the fate of any tanker that violates the rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIn other news, CBS Sports has posted its expert picks against the spread for Week 5.
The story so far
- Trump Weighs US Strikes on Houthis After Saudi Attacks · Newsmax
- Attack on Saudi airport kills 12 people and wounds more than 300 · Fortune
- Riyadh strike kills 12; Republicans push back on Russian diesel deal · Washington Examiner
- Houthis warn against using Riyadh airport after deadly attack · The Guardian
- 12 killed, 300+ hurt in strike on Riyadh airport · CBS News
- Trump says US 'may' join fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport… · CBS News
- Riyadh airport reportedly hit again; Iran torches supertanker (this story)
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