Interesting piece on Iran's shifting tactics in the Hormuz cat-and-mouse game:
"After the US destroyed much of Iran's radar capabilities, the IRGC started using unarmed spotters in small boats to identify potential targets, including US naval vessels." https://t.co/KeDitJucJx
RIYADH AIRPORT: Terminal 4 struck for the 2nd time in 24 hours. What we know so far.
Saturday, October 10:
A missile struck the domestic terminal complex at King Khalid International Airport, affecting Terminals 3 and 4 and triggering a mass evacuation.
Saudi aviation officials reported at least 12 killed and 309 wounded, including several in serious condition.
The dead included 4 Saudis, 2 Bangladeshis and citizens of the U.S., Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.
Witnesses described a projectile approaching the airport before an explosion caused part of the ceiling near a departure gate to collapse.
Sunday, October 11:
Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al Malki said another projectile struck Terminal 4, igniting a fire.
The extent of the damage remains unclear. No additional casualty figures have been released.
Separately, the coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile over Al Kharj, near Prince Sultan Air Base, while another projectile reportedly landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
The wider picture:
Attacks on Riyadh airport between October 8 and 10 killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 300.
On October 8, 3 Saudis were killed in strikes targeting airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft. The Houthis claimed to have launched 2 cruise missiles at the airport.
The Saudi coalition has described the attacks as a war crime and threatened a decisive response.
President Donald Trump condemned the strikes and said he was considering U.S. participation in Saudi military operations against the Houthis.
What remains unknown:
Saudi authorities have not identified the weapon used in Sunday’s strike, confirmed whether Terminal 4 was occupied at the time, or released a new casualty assessment.
The latest strike comes as Riyadh hosts the WPC Energy Congress, bringing together senior oil ministers and energy executives.
The airport is a civilian aviation facility, and no military installation has been identified within the terminal complex.
Earlier, several sources reported hearing an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz.
It’s likely that the IRGC-N is targeting “non-compliant” vessels in the Strait.
Kuwait’s oil output is at about 75% of its prewar level as more tankers risk crossing the Strait of Hormuz, its state oil chief said https://t.co/LmTIsPmtFS
Inbound tanker transiting Hormuz hailed by the IRGC, told to turn back or would be targeted; turned back.
Not an attack, but actually arguably a more impressive demonstration of control.
UKMTO: