Saudi airport carnage pressures Trump to boost U.S. role in Yemen

What happened: Drone and missile attacks hit Riyadh's main airport, killing at least 16 people including a U.S. citizen and wounding roughly 300. The strikes were attributed to Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. Key numbers: At least 16 killed, roughly 300 wounded. Why it matters: The attack is pressuring Washington to expand its role in the Saudi-led campaign. Trump said he would look into joining Saudi-backed strikes against the Houthis, while the U.S. has so far resisted direct involvement.

Drone and missile attacks hit Riyadh's main airport, killing at least 16 people including a U.S. citizen and wounding roughly 300. The strikes were attributed to Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.

The attack is pressuring Washington to expand its role in the Saudi-led campaign. Trump said he would look into joining Saudi-backed strikes against the Houthis, while the U.S. has so far resisted direct involvement.