Egypt and world politics brief
Airstrikes and clashes in Yemen as Houthis say they targeted Riyadh airport with three cruise missiles
An RE brief based on a story published by Euronews Arabic on 11 November 2026.
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Houthi-affiliated media reported airstrikes and artillery fire in Saada, Taiz and Lahij, while the group said it had targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with three cruise missiles. The coalition said it intercepted the missiles, and Yemen’s government forces reported clashes and airstrikes against Houthi positions in Marib, Al Jawf and Taiz. Yemen’s foreign minister also called for the group to be designated a terrorist organization.
Key numbers
- 109 airstrikes and missile attacks
- Operations in one day claimed by Yahya Saree
- about 4672
- Total strikes since escalation began, in Saree’s estimate
- 12 airstrikes
- Operations in Marib and Al Jawf reported by government forces
- 10 airstrikes
- Northern Marib and southern Al Jawf fronts