Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, including a notable strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These attacks have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure, raising alarms over regional security and the safety of civilians.
In a joint statement, the four nations criticized the assaults as breaches of international law and violations of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty. They emphasized the threat such actions pose to civilian safety and regional stability, urging an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities. The countries expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported measures consistent with the United Nations Charter and international law to safeguard the Kingdom’s security.
Kuwait also issued a separate condemnation of the attacks on King Khalid International Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. It called for an international response and accountability for those responsible, highlighting the interconnected security of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the broader Gulf region.
Yemen’s Information Minister Moammar Al-Eryani called for international intervention, stressing that attacks on civilian airports pose significant threats to aviation safety. He appealed to the United Nations Security Council and relevant international bodies to hold accountable those responsible for the violence and their supporters.
The recent condemnations come in the wake of another incident at King Khalid International Airport, where an unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal, igniting a fire. Saudi aviation authorities reported that injuries occurred, and damage assessments, along with safety inspections, are ongoing. This incident followed an earlier attack that reportedly resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, further heightening concerns over regional tensions and civilian protection.