Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have condemned recent attacks by Houthi forces on Saudi Arabian airports, including a significant strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These attacks reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability and civilian safety.
In a joint statement, the four countries described the attacks as violations of international law and Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty. They emphasized the threat posed to civilian safety and regional stability, calling for an immediate end to the hostilities. The countries expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting measures aligned 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 impact on regional and international peace.
Separately, Kuwait condemned attacks on King Khalid International Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, urging international action and accountability for those responsible. Kuwait highlighted the interconnected security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, stressing the need for a robust international response.
Yemen’s Information Minister, Moammar Al-Eryani, also called for international intervention, warning that assaults on civilian airports jeopardize aviation safety. He appealed to the United Nations Security Council and relevant international bodies to hold the attackers and their supporters accountable.
The condemnation comes amidst reports of another incident at King Khalid International Airport, where an unidentified projectile caused a fire in a passenger terminal, injuring several people. Saudi aviation authorities are currently assessing the damage and conducting safety inspections. This incident followed a previous attack that allegedly killed 13 people and injured over 300, further escalating tensions and concerns over civilian safety in the region.