Houthi attack kills two at Saudi airport amid regional escalation

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The strike marks a serious escalation against Saudi civilian aviation and comes amid broader tensions involving Iran-backed Houthi forces, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Dammam is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco, raising concern about potential risks to energy infrastructure and regional air travel. U.S. officials are also reportedly preparing for a possible attack on Iran after the American midterm elections, while other maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf have added to fears that the conflict could widen.

Sources: BBC News, The New York Times, Anadolu Agency, Just Security