Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise fears of wider war

Riyadh airport will remain closed at least until the weekend amid deadly strikes by Yemen-based Houthis. The US has said it is weighing joining Saudi military operations. More on DW.

• Riyadh airport to remain closed until October 17 after weekend Houthi attacks killed 14 people and injured more than 300
• Airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with the Houthis blaming Saudi Arabia as fighting escalates
• US President Donald Trump weighs US military action against the Houthis

Here is a roundup of headlines from the wider Middle East region on Monday, October 12.

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