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Trump denounces Houthi attacks as coalition intercepts missiles

Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while the Houthis claim they targeted King Khalid airport; the conflict keeps widening.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 7:40 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Trump denounces Houthi attacks after Saudi crown prince call as coalition intercepts missiles”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:40 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Houthi, Riyadh, Saudi, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills at least 13 (October 12).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump denounced the Houthi attacks this morning after a call with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, as coalition forces intercepted missiles over the kingdom.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAl Jazeera reports Riyadh was targeted for a third day in a row.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSaudi Arabia says it downed a ballistic missile, and the Houthis say they were aiming at King Khalid airport.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThree days running, and what happens next is unclear. Gloria Vance has the wider picture.