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Riyadh Targeted by Houthis: Saudi Arabia Seeks U.S. Assistance

After Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia struggles to protect its strategic infrastructure and requests U.S. aid. However, President Donald Trump hesitates to increase involvement ahead of midterm elections, as the Iran conflict drives up oil prices and threatens key maritime routes.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 13, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Following the Houthi strikes against Riyadh airport this week, Saudi Arabia is struggling to protect its strategic infrastructure and is calling on Washington for support.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump is hesitant to deepen engagement, with midterm elections just three weeks away, while the conflict in Iran is already driving up oil prices and threatening maritime routes vital to U.S. supply chains.

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