Iran live updates: Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, Saudis report interception

The Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking critical Saudi infrastructure.

Last Updated: October 26, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT

Talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled despite the two countries signing a memorandum of understanding in June, aimed at ending the war that began with joint American-Israeli strikes on the country in February. The opening strikes killed a host of top Iranian officials and commanders, among them Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The two sides have continued to exchange strikes, though have not returned to the intense fighting seen in the early stages of the conflict. The U.S.…