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A brutal wave of Houthi missiles have struck Saudi Arabia’s main Riyadh airport, killing at least 14 in the deadliest attack on a Gulf nation since the US-Iran war began.

On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by Riyadh-based Saudi analyst Salman Al-Ansari to examine the catastrophic attacks on King Khalid International Airport and why Iran’s Houthis are able to cause so much damage. They also discuss what might happen next: will Donald Trump launch US strikes in Yemen? Will a new Arab-led coalition emerge? And why does Saudi Arabia think it has a better chance of defeating the Iranian proxy group now than before?

Plus, as Iranian officials threaten to destroy US data centres and other infrastructure in the Gulf if the conflict restarts, Aramco’s CEO warns of severe global crude oil shortages while the Strait of Hormuz remains under attack.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction & Mood in Riyadh
02:53 Breakdown of the Riyadh Airport Attacks
04:35 Assessing Houthi Capabilities & Air Defenses
06:34 Missile Upgrades & Interception Challenges
10:16 Impact on Riyadh & Economic Consequences
13:00 Calls for an International Coalition
15:32 On-the-Ground Military Situation in Yemen
17:07 Strategic Factors Favoring Yemeni Government Forces
20:27 U.S. Role & Intelligence Sharing
25:01 Regional Dynamics: UAE's Stance & Joint Action
27:47 Defensive Alliances (Pakistan & Turkey)
30:06 Saudi Arabia’s Position on the Broader Iran War
33:53 Strait of Hormuz, Oil Market Impact & Energy Security
36:46 Interconnected Global Conflicts (Russia & Ukraine Deal)
38:39 Outro & Closing Remarks

CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Salman al-Ansari, Saudi analyst @alansari

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk

CONTENT REFERENCED:
The Houthi missiles that will make Trump think twice
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/12/houthi-missiles-trump-think-twice/

The UAE-backed ‘Giants Brigade’ changing the Saudi-Houthi war
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/09/giants-brigade-militia-changing-saudi-houthi-war/

Trump may join Saudi war after Houthi strike on airport kills 12
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/10/saudi-yemen-king-khalid-iran-gulf-war/

Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026
Bronze Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026
Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026
Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club Awards 2026
The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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