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Saudi airport carnage pressures Trump to boost U.S. role in Yemen
Devastating strikes on Riyadh’s main airport over the weekend killed at least 16 people, including a U.S. citizen, and wounded roughly 300.
A barrage of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia has intensified pressure on Washington to increase its efforts to assist its ally in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi militants.
The attacks included strikes on Riyadh’s main airport over the weekend, resulting in at least 16 deaths, including a U.S. citizen, and roughly 300 injuries, marking a deadly turn in the conflict.
The United States is currently providing Riyadh with intelligence, targeting assistance, and aerial refueling support, but has not committed to direct military involvement in the Yemen conflict.
The violence is prompting the White House to reconsider the depth of U.S. involvement, with President Donald Trump indicating he would look into joining Saudi-backed strikes against the Houthis.
No specific dates beyond “over the weekend” or locations beyond Riyadh’s main airport are provided in the material, and no additional details about outcomes or aircraft were established.