Solid Gold Berjangka – The Houthi group in Yemen has declared that it will continue to target King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This statement was reported on Monday (October 26, 2026) at approximately 06:50 WIB (Western Indonesian Time)—converted from the original publication time of 23:50 GMT on October 25, 2026. The threat emerged just hours after Saudi authorities announced that the airport had resumed operations, despite having been the target of repeated attacks.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the facility would not be safe, urging airlines, airport staff, and passengers to avoid using it. The Houthis also claimed to have carried out three military operations involving dozens of ballistic missiles, asserting that the strikes on the airport successfully hit their intended targets.
In addition to King Khalid International Airport, the group identified King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Najran Airport, and the Khamis Mushait Air Base as potential targets. This series of actions signals an escalation in pressure against Saudi Arabia’s aviation and military infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition reported that it had successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu. These developments indicate that tensions between the two sides remain high, with the risk of further attacks persisting.
This escalation could heighten market concerns regarding regional stability—particularly if the attacks extend to energy facilities or oil distribution routes. Such a scenario is likely to keep geopolitical risk premiums elevated, potentially triggering volatility in global oil prices and "safe-haven" assets. (srh)