UK Strongly Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha and King Khalid Airport in Saudi Arabia

Britain has expressed its strong condemnation of the attacks that targeted Abha and King Khalid International airports in Saudi Arabia. Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, said in a statement on the social media platform X: “We strongly condemn the attacks that targeted Abha and the infrastructure of King Khalid International Airport.” He added, “The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of these reckless Houthi attacks,” and further stated, “Our hearts and thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those injured.” The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation had announced that Abha and King Khalid International airports were subjected to two attacks targeting their facilities on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to 36 others.