A missile hit the domestic terminal complex at Riyadh's main airport Saturday, wounding many people. President Donald Trump said the U.S. may join Saudi strikes on the Houthis.
Why it matters: The Houthis seized ground near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been attacking ships in Hormuz.
Where they split: Coverage differs on whether the story centers on the Houthi threat to be stopped or on the risk of deeper U.S. entanglement.
Center coverage, 20 sources: The center focuses on the attacks, flight disruptions, and Trump's undecided response to joining Saudi strikes.
Left coverage, 11 sources: The left frames Trump's possible intervention against an unpopular Iran war and his earlier stance of staying out of the conflict.
Right coverage, 19 sources: The right frames the Houthis as an escalating Iran-backed threat and expects any U.S. action to come without advance notice.
What’s next: Trump said, "We'll make a decision. We move very quickly." The White House has not announced a choice.
