Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have issued a joint condemnation of the Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports, specifically the recent strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These assaults reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, injuries, and considerable damage to civilian infrastructure.
The four nations described the attacks as violations of international law and an infringement on Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty. They warned that such actions pose significant threats to civilian safety and regional stability, urging an immediate and unconditional cessation of the attacks. The countries expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures in line with the United Nations Charter and international law to safeguard the Kingdom’s security. They also held the Houthi group accountable for the attacks and their potential repercussions on regional and international peace.
Additionally, Kuwait separately condemned the attacks on both King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Kuwait called for an international response and accountability for those responsible, emphasizing the interconnectedness of Saudi Arabia’s security with that of Kuwait and the broader Gulf region.
Yemen’s Information Minister, Moammar Al-Eryani, also called for international action, highlighting the threat these attacks pose to aviation safety. He urged the United Nations Security Council and relevant international organizations to hold those responsible, along with their supporters, accountable for their actions.
The condemnation comes in the wake of another reported incident at King Khalid International Airport, where an unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal, causing a fire. This incident followed an earlier attack that reportedly resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injuries to more than 300, further escalating concerns about civilian safety and regional tensions.