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Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
Trump comments on Houthis amid halted Riyadh flights signal escalating Iran tensions.
Context
What happened: US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen's Houthis for "misbehaving very badly" after attacks on Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International and Dammam's King Fahd International.
Key numbers: Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid airport until Saturday. The attacks killed at least 18 people.
Why it matters: The repeated attacks prompted Riyadh to halt flights at King Khalid airport, and Trump's public criticism signals US attention on the Houthi strikes against Saudi targets.
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What changed
US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen's Houthis for "misbehaving very badly" after attacks on Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International and Dammam's King Fahd International.
Why it matters
The repeated attacks prompted Riyadh to halt flights at King Khalid airport, and Trump's public criticism signals US attention on the Houthi strikes against Saudi targets.