Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia explains Houthi threat after Riyadh airport attack

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Michael Ratney, who previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, appeared on "The Daily Report" to discuss the threat posed by the Houthi rebels after they attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The article focuses on Ratney's analysis of the situation and the implications of the attack for regional security.

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As of October 16, 2026, UN Security Council strongly condemned "escalatory" attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The airport has faced at least 20 attacks since early October; the latest attack on October 10 killed 17 people and injured 333 others, according to Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Additionally, an earlier attack on Abha International Airport on October 6-7 killed two women (one Moroccan and one Algerian) and wounded 28 others. The increased Houthi aggression has raised concerns over threats to global shipping routes and critical Middle East infrastructure, with Tim Lenderking, former U.S. special envoy for Yemen, warning that the Houthis are now operating more independently of Iran's control, posing a significant danger beyond just regional conflicts.

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