Saudi Airport Attacks Kill 3; Houthis Claim Strikes

“The New York Times reports three people were killed and dozens injured in attacks on Saudi airports, including the capital's.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on After the Bell
Published 5:16 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 9:52 PM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “3 Killed and Dozens Injured in Attacks on Saudi Airports, as Houthis Claim Strikes”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:16 PM ET on After the Bell, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Saudi, Houthis.
BBN covered this story before: Brent Back Above $100 as Houthis Hit Saudi Infrastructure (October 7).

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The New York Times3 Killed and Dozens Injured in Attacks on Saudi Airports, as Houthis Claim Strikes

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports three people were killed and dozens injured in attacks on Saudi airports, including the capital's.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Saudi government said the dead included two women and a Sudanese man. A Houthi spokesman said the militia carried out the attacks.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs we told you earlier, the Houthis claimed new attacks. What's new is the toll, and the targets are civilian airports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat raises the stakes for air travel across the region.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe risk premium on Middle East oil and air travel is rising. That's the analyst view, not a price.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe data doesn't say why any stock moved today.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the tape. The S and P is down point two two percent at seven thousand eight hundred two.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Dow is off point six six. The VIX is at fifteen point oh eight.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat to watch: further strikes, any Saudi response, and whether futures hold. S and P futures are down point three percent tonight.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFutures down point three is a dip, Dale. A gift. Airports reopen, and I'll still be right and tan.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorVera, you called a missile strike a gift. Even my bunker has a complaints department, and it's staffed entirely by me.