Jordan's King Tells Saudi Crown Prince: We Condemn Houthi Terrorist Attacks

International condemnation has widened over the continued terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the most severe of which targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, leaving dozens dead and injured, as well as the targeting of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in the death of a resident and injuries to others.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that King Abdullah II expressed Jordan’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, and reaffirmed his country’s full support for the Kingdom in confronting all threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as its full backing of the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its national assets.

The Jordanian government also condemned the continued attacks on airports. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a declaration that Jordan condemns and denounces the attacks on the two airports, as well as on civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, considering them a blatant violation of international law and a gross assault on the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents. The ministry affirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all steps taken to safeguard its security, stability, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

For its part, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the continued Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which caused injuries to several civilians. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized in a statement that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability.

Internationally, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, condemned the Houthi attacks on airports in the Kingdom, expressing her condolences to the families of the deceased. In press statements, she confirmed that EU foreign ministers discussed during their meeting yesterday in Luxembourg the additional measures the EU could take to address this escalation.

For its part, China condemned the Houthi attacks and expressed “deep concern over the worsening of the conflict.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told journalists, “China condemns the attacks that resulted in a large number of casualties and expresses grave concern over the escalation of the conflict.” She added, “We call on the relevant parties to avoid any actions that could escalate regional tensions, resolve their differences and disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and achieve peace and stability in the region as soon as possible.”

Denmark strongly condemned the attacks.

Denmark’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Christina Marcus Lassen, expressed deep concern in a statement before the UN about the intensity of clashes across multiple battlefronts in Yemen and the resulting worsening of the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people, placing full responsibility for this escalation on the Houthis and calling on them to immediately halt all attacks. Lassen stated, “Iran’s long-standing support for the Houthis enables them to continue their attacks, which not only exacerbate the crisis and undermine peace efforts in Yemen, but also pose a greater risk of destabilizing the region as a whole. In this context, more efforts must be made to effectively contain the destructive capabilities of the Houthis.” She emphasized the need for effective measures to curb the illegal transfer of weapons and military support to the Houthis, expressing hope for the renewal of sanctions expected next month and their more effective implementation. Denmark further noted, “Houthi practices have prevented the United Nations from operating and assisting Yemenis who are in dire need of help in large parts of the country,” stressing the necessity of full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law. The Danish Permanent Representative affirmed that a comprehensive political process under UN auspices is the only sustainable solution to this conflict, calling on the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks, engage constructively, and alleviate the profound humanitarian suffering inflicted on the Yemeni people, which has persisted for far too long. Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the “unacceptable” attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on civilians in Saudi Arabia, advising Australian citizens not to travel through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. She stated on the X platform, “Australia condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including those targeting Riyadh Airport, which have claimed the lives of many innocents.”