Houthi attack hits Riyadh airport, Hurricane Isaias disrupts crude oil supply
Summary
This episode covers the aftermath of an Ansar Allah attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which killed 12 people and prompted Saudi Arabia to label it a war crime. It examines President Trump's consideration of joining the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis and Qatar's condemnation of the strike. The report also addresses Trump's criticism of Ukraine for targeting Russian refineries, which he links to global diesel shortages, alongside updates on Hurricane Isaac's impact on the southeastern United States.
Topics discussed
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport and Saudi response
US reaction and potential military involvement
Qatar condemns attack and expresses solidarity
Trump criticizes Ukraine over diesel shortages
US oil reserves release and Hurricane Isaias impact
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