Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have issued a joint condemnation of recent attacks by the Houthi group targeting Saudi Arabian airports, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attacks have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, intensifying regional tensions and raising concerns over international law violations.
The joint statement from the four nations characterized the Houthi strikes as breaches of international law and an infringement on Saudi sovereignty. The countries emphasized the threat these attacks pose to civilian safety and regional stability, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. They also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting measures aligned with the United Nations Charter to safeguard the Kingdom’s security, while holding the Houthi group accountable for the assaults and potential ramifications for peace in the region.
Kuwait has separately denounced the attacks on airports in Riyadh and Dammam, urging for an international response to ensure accountability. The Kuwaiti government highlighted the interconnected security interests of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the broader Gulf region, stressing the need for collective action.
Yemen’s Information Minister, Moammar Al-Eryani, echoed these concerns, calling on the United Nations Security Council and international bodies to hold the perpetrators and their supporters responsible. Al-Eryani warned that such attacks on civilian airports pose a significant threat to aviation safety.
The most recent attack at King Khalid International Airport involved an unidentified projectile hitting a passenger terminal, causing a fire and injuries. This incident followed a previous assault that reportedly killed 13 people and injured over 300. Saudi aviation authorities are conducting damage assessments and safety inspections in response to these developments.