Escalating missile and drone strikes by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on King Khalid International Airport have driven recent flight suspensions and cancellations at Riyadh, with multiple attacks reported in early October 2026 that killed at least 12 people and wounded hundreds while damaging aircraft and infrastructure. Saudi civil aviation authorities temporarily halted operations for damage assessments and security checks following the latest incident on October 10, prompting widespread diversions, airline pauses through mid-October, and warnings from embassies and carriers citing the security situation. These developments occur against a backdrop of intensified Houthi threats to Saudi airspace and aviation facilities amid the broader Yemen conflict, with no immediate alternative explanations such as weather or routine maintenance cited in official statements. Traders assessing resolution options will likely focus on confirmation of the strikes as the direct cause and any subsequent diplomatic or military responses that could affect further disruptions.