Arab, Islamic, and international condemnations of Houthi militia's attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant attack launched by the Houthi militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The attack resulted in casualties among innocent civilians, including passengers and airport workers who are Saudi nationals and citizens of various other nationalities, and led to the temporary suspension of operational activities at the airport.

In a statement issued today, Sunday, the Ministry emphasized that this heinous and cowardly attack constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law. It stressed that the repetition of these systematic hostile acts targeting civilian objects and vital facilities represents a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians, necessitating accountability and punishment for those responsible.

Kuwait reaffirmed its absolute solidarity with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support alongside it, and its backing of all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability and to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It affirmed that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Kuwait also expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, as well as to the governments and peoples of the countries to which the victims belong, and to their families and relatives. It extended wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.

The Ministry called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and take a firm stance against these repeated attacks, ensuring the protection of civilian objects and civil aviation facilities, preventing their recurrence in the future, and guaranteeing that perpetrators do not escape punishment.

The Yemeni government condemned the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, affirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support in facing threats targeting its security, sovereignty, and civilian facilities.

The statement noted that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Yemen and the region, and that attacks on its territory and facilities infringe upon the rights of the region’s peoples to security, stability, freedom of movement, and the safety of air navigation.

It added that these attacks would not undermine the strong fraternal relations and shared destiny between the two countries, reiterating Yemen’s support for the Kingdom in all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and vital infrastructure.

The statement accused the Houthi militia of continuing to threaten the security of Yemen and the region by targeting civilian facilities as part of what it described as an Iranian expansionist project aimed at destabilizing the region and threatening international navigation. It considered the attacks on the Kingdom as an extension of the violations committed by the militia against Yemenis since their coup against the state.

The Yemeni government renewed its appreciation for the role played by Saudi Arabia and its leadership in supporting Yemen’s legitimate leadership and backing the Yemeni people in restoring state institutions and enhancing regional security and stability.

It emphasized that these attacks would not deter Yemenis from restoring state authority over the entire territory of the country and ending the Houthi coup. It stressed that confronting threats to regional security requires a responsible international stance that goes beyond statements of condemnation to include practical measures ensuring the protection of civilians and the preservation of security and stability.

UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg strongly condemned on Sunday the attacks launched by Houthi militias on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others.

In a statement, Grundberg said the recent attacks followed earlier strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports that also resulted in civilian casualties. He warned that these attacks constitute a serious escalation and a grave threat to regional security, perpetuating a cycle of violence and complicating peace efforts in Yemen. He called on the Houthis to halt the attacks and respect international humanitarian law, including the prohibition on targeting civilians and civilian objects.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of many innocent civilians, including an American citizen. Rubio stated on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Saturday that “the United States strongly condemns the recent attacks launched by the terrorist Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed many innocents, including an American citizen.”

US President Donald Trump had described the attack on King Khalid International Airport as “a terrible thing,” adding that Washington is considering the option of participating in military strikes against the Houthi militia in Yemen.

In a press statement, Stretening said that targeting civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia by the Houthi militias, particularly King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, constitutes “an extremely abhorrent act and is utterly unacceptable.” He affirmed that this is among the reasons driving the United Kingdom to support Saudi Arabia, including through air defense systems and aerial refueling operations. Stretening emphasized the necessity of ending the conflict and halting Houthi operations against civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi militias on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people of Saudi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese, American, and Bangladeshi nationalities, and injured hundreds of civilians. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement on Sunday that these attacks represent a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. It reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability.

The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation on Saturday of the continued malicious and relentless attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia on the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The recurrence of such attacks today represents a serious escalation and an extension of the malicious aggression that targeted the same airport two days prior. The ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete and absolute support for all sovereign measures and legitimate steps taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and the protection of its citizens and residents, as well as its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, in line with the obligations of member states under the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Joint Defense Agreement. This underscores that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia are an integral part of the security of Bahrain and the GCC member states.

The Ministry emphasized the call for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Nations Security Council, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the international community to fully assume their responsibilities and take firm, deterrent measures to stop the repeated Houthi terrorist attacks on civilians and civilian objects, including facilities, airports, and to hold perpetrators and their supporters accountable, while ensuring full implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolutions 2216 and 2817, to safeguard regional and international peace and security.

Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi group’s attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries, describing them as a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the region’s security, the safety of civilians and civilian objects, and air navigation.

In a statement on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its steadfast support for all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests. It emphasized that Saudi security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi strongly condemned and denounced the treacherous terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday.

In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said that the repeated targeting of this civilian facility reflects a criminal pattern aimed at terrorizing the innocent and endangering the lives of travelers and workers, in blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

He stressed that these attacks and the transformation of civilian airports into targets represent a highly dangerous escalation that threatens the safety of civil aviation and necessitates decisive international action to deter such Houthi practices.

Al-Budaiwi affirmed that GCC states stand united alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering full support for all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory. He emphasized that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of GCC states, and any threat to it affects the entire Gulf system.

The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that this came during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two ministers exchanged views on regional developments.

They emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and consultation, and enhancing efforts to contain tensions and consolidate de-escalation, thereby paving the way for political dialogue and advancing the resolution of all issues and crises through peaceful means, in order to preserve the security and stability of the region.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed in a statement Egypt’s complete rejection of these attacks as a blatant violation of international law, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures taken to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.

For his part, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed his support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Lebanese Presidency stated in a statement that Aoun said the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is “an integral part of the security and stability of the entire region,” and that the attacks constitute a “major threat” to Saudi security and the stability of the entire region.

Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, both in leadership and society, and its steadfast support alongside it in confronting any threat to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Aoun pointed to the deep historical fraternal relations between Lebanon and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his country’s continuous commitment to strengthening and developing these ties in a manner that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples and regional stability.

Pakistan strongly condemned today, Sunday, the recent terrorist attack launched by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional security and peace.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that “the Houthi militia’s continued targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure is completely unacceptable and must be clearly and strongly condemned by the international community.”

It emphasized that “such blatant and indiscriminate acts of aggression cannot be justified under any circumstances and must stop immediately,” reaffirming Pakistan’s firm solidarity with the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of these repeated terrorist attacks.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry noted that Islamabad fully supports the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend its territory, protect its people, and safeguard its cities and critical infrastructure against all threats and acts of aggression, expressing sincere condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

In this regard, it called on the Houthi militia to immediately halt its attacks and urged the international community to take a firm and clear stance against such acts that endanger innocent lives and undermine regional stability.

The Palestinian Presidency condemned today, Sunday, the terrorist attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

It also affirmed the full solidarity of the State of Palestine with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people, and its steadfast support in facing any threats to its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory, stressing that any infringement on the Kingdom’s security constitutes an unacceptable assault on the security and stability of the region and cannot be justified under any pretext.

It pointed out that “targeting airports and civilian facilities and endangering innocent lives requires a clear and firm international position that rejects attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and puts an end to acts threatening regional security and peace.”

In this context, it expressed the sincere condolences and condolences of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi government and people, and the victims’ families, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen strongly condemned today, Sunday, the attack launched by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, affirming the European Union’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people.

Von der Leyen stated in a post on her official account on the social media platform X that the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia, “which are the deadliest so far, represent a serious escalation that threatens to push the region into a vortex of violence and destabilize key global transport and energy hubs, with repercussions extending across the world.”

She stressed in this regard the necessity of an immediate halt to these “deadly attacks” targeting innocent civilians.

The Iraqi government expressed its condemnation today, Sunday, of the attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Sabah Al-Nu’man, affirmed in a statement his country’s rejection of “all escalation of military and aggressive actions, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, which deepen the roots of disputes and leave negative repercussions on overall regional peace.”

Al-Nu’man noted that Iraq calls for a comprehensive halt to military operations, to spare civilians and fraternal peoples from their consequences and repercussions, and to prevent attacks and harm against civilian facilities. He emphasized Iraq’s support for dialogue and understanding as an alternative to any military or violent action, and for prioritizing the deep-rooted interests of brotherly peoples.

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, today, Saturday, strongly condemned the attack carried out by the Houthi terrorist militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which is an extension of previous attacks that resulted in the martyrdom of three Saudi citizens.

In a statement, the Secretary-General said that the repetition of such attacks constitutes a serious escalation, a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and a threat to civilian security and the safety of air navigation. He called on the international community to take a firm stance to put an end to these terrorist acts.

He reaffirmed the Organization’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for the measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.