Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have jointly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, including a significant strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. This attack reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, raising serious concerns about regional stability and civilian safety.
In a collaborative statement, these four countries denounced the attacks as violations of international law and an infringement on Saudi sovereignty. They emphasized the urgent need for an immediate cessation of these hostilities and highlighted the potential threat such actions pose to both regional and international peace.
The statement underscored the solidarity of the four nations with Saudi Arabia and expressed their support for any defensive measures taken by the Kingdom in line with the United Nations Charter and international law. The Houthi group was held responsible for the attacks and the broader implications for the region’s stability.
Kuwait also voiced its condemnation, particularly concerning the attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Stressing the interconnected nature of Gulf security, Kuwait called for a robust international response and accountability for those responsible.
Yemen’s Information Minister, Moammar Al-Eryani, echoed these sentiments, urging global action against the threats posed to aviation safety. He appealed to the United Nations Security Council and international bodies to hold the perpetrators and their backers accountable.
The backdrop to these condemnations includes a recent incident where an unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire and injuries. This followed an earlier attack that reportedly left 13 people dead and over 300 injured, further escalating tensions in the region.
