Trump denounces Houthi attacks after Saudi crown prince call as coalition intercepts missiles

Key Points:

• Houthi rebels have threatened a "swift and painful" response against U.S. interests in the Middle East if President Trump joins Saudi strikes, following deadly attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 13 people.
• Saudi Arabia is investigating failures in its air defense systems after the Houthi missile and drone attack on Riyadh airport, which overwhelmed Patriot missile defenses with advanced weapons capable of midflight course changes.
• Iran’s IRGC commander warned foreign powers against interference in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, amid escalating tensions including attacks on oil tankers and disruptions to maritime traffic in the region.
• The UK government accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps of coordinating a terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, a charge Tehran denies, while the U.S. and allies condemned Iran’s hostile activities and vowed to impose further sanctions.
• The FAA has issued warnings to U.S. airlines about extreme risks operating in Saudi airspace due to ongoing Houthi attacks, which have caused significant flight disruptions and suspensions at major Saudi airports including Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah.