Is the Saudi-led coalition right to promise a 'firm' military response to the Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport?
A Houthi attack on Riyadh's main international airport on October 10, 2026, killed 12 people, and the Saudi-led coalition vowed a 'firm' response.
They're certainly justified in doing that. An attack on a civilian airport that kills 12 people can't go unanswered. But the response should be proportionate and carefully targeted. The last thing the region needs is another cycle of escalation.