King Khalid International Airport...one of the most important international air hubs in the region

The attack launched by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh sparked a wave of Arab and international condemnations, which stressed that targeting civilian facilities and endangering the lives of travelers and workers represents a violation of international law and threatens the security of the region and the safety of air navigation.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the death of 12 people and the injury of 309 others as a result of the attack that targeted the airport, on Saturday, while capitals and international organizations called for an immediate halt to the attacks, stressing that they stand by the Kingdom in protecting its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents of its lands.

Washington: The attacks are unacceptable... and must stop immediately

US President Donald Trump condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, describing what happened in Saudi Arabia as “unacceptable,” and indicating that he would speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the attack.

For his part, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed his country's strong condemnation of the attacks carried out by the terrorist Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of King Khalid International Airport, stressing that these attacks reflect a blatant disregard for the lives of innocent civilians, and that they must stop immediately.

Rubio reiterated that the United States stands with Saudi Arabia and its people in confronting these attacks.

United Nations: A dangerous escalation threatens regional security

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, strongly condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport, expressing his shock at the attack that resulted in the death of 12 people and the injury of hundreds of civilians.

Guterres stressed that attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure constitute a violation of international law, stressing the need to stop them immediately.

In turn, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, described the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security, keeps the cycles of violence continuing, and further complicates peace efforts in Yemen.

Grundberg condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom, including King Khalid International Airport, calling on the terrorist Houthi militias to stop their attacks and respect international humanitarian law, including the prohibition of targeting civilians and civilian objects.

Yemen: The attack serves the Iranian agenda

The Yemeni government condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a “dangerous hostile escalation that embodies the insistence of the terrorist Houthi militias supported by Iran to target civilian facilities and endanger the lives of civilians.”

The government affirmed, in a statement, its full solidarity and steadfast support for the Saudi leadership, government and people, noting that targeting airports and civilian facilities represents an unacceptable attack on the security and stability of countries, and a violation of international rules and laws.

The statement stressed that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of the security of Yemen and the region, and that targeting the Kingdom's lands or civilian facilities violates the right of the peoples of the region to security, stability, freedom of movement, and safety of air navigation.

The Yemeni government renewed its appreciation for the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia in supporting Yemen and its legitimate leadership and supporting its people in restoring their state and institutions, stressing that the attacks will not undermine the strength of fraternal relations and the common destiny between the two countries, and will not discourage the Yemenis from continuing their efforts to restore state institutions and end the Houthi coup.

Gulf Cooperation Council: Increased criminality... and disregard for civilian lives

Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militias on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, stressing that the repeated targeting of this civilian facility reflects a criminal approach based on terrorizing the safe and endangering the lives of travelers and workers.

Al-Budaiwi stressed that turning civilian airports into targets for attacks represents an extremely dangerous escalation that threatens the safety of civil aviation, and requires firm international action to deter these practices and prevent their recurrence.

He affirmed that the GCC countries stand united alongside Saudi Arabia and fully support all measures it takes to protect its security and sovereignty and preserve the safety of its citizens and residents of its lands, stressing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the GCC countries.

Kuwait calls for a firm international stance

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in deaths and injuries among innocent civilians, in addition to temporarily suspending operational operations at the airport.

The Ministry stressed that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security of air navigation and the safety of civilians, and requires that those responsible be held accountable and held accountable.

Kuwait renewed its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability and protect its citizens and residents of its lands, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance that ensures the protection of civilian objects, prevents the recurrence of attacks, and ensures that their perpetrators do not escape punishment.

Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan affirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia

The State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport, and considered them a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of the region and the safety of civilians, civilian objects and air navigation.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Doha’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, and its support for it in all the legitimate measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests, stressing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of the security of Qatar and the collective security system of the GCC countries.

For its part, Bahrain condemned the Houthi attacks, stressing that they represent a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and the safety of civil aviation passengers and aircraft crews.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Manama's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and its support for its sovereign measures and legitimate measures to protect its security and stability, and its right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, and in line with the obligations arising from the Gulf Joint Defense Agreement.

Bahrain called on the UN Security Council, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the international community to take firm and deterrent measures to stop repeated attacks on civilians and civilian objects, hold their perpetrators and supporters accountable, and ensure the implementation of relevant international resolutions, especially Resolutions 2216 and 2817.

In turn, Jordan condemned the attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport, stressing that it represents a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs stressed the Kingdom's absolute rejection of the continuing Houthi attacks on civilians and civil and economic objects in Saudi Arabia, reiterating Amman's full solidarity with Riyadh and its support for all steps it takes to protect its security, stability, capabilities, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Egypt and Lebanon confirm their refusal to target civilian facilities

Egypt expressed its strong condemnation of the Houthi attacks, which represent a flagrant violation of the rules of international law and disregard for the safety of civilians of various nationalities, stressing its complete rejection of practices that would destabilize the security and stability of the region.

In Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun renewed his condemnation of the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and its air facilities and vital facilities, most notably King Khalid International Airport, stressing that these attacks constitute a threat to the security and stability of the Kingdom and to the security of the entire region.

Aoun stressed that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of the region's security and stability, and that respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and refraining from targeting civilian and vital installations represents an essential pillar in protecting regional stability.

The Lebanese President reiterated the depth of the fraternal relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, and his country’s keenness to strengthen them in a way that serves the interests of the two peoples and the region.

Pakistan: Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack on Riyadh airport, describing it as “heinous,” stressing that attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure are completely unacceptable and constitute a serious threat to regional peace and stability.

Sharif called for an immediate halt to these violent acts, which represent a flagrant violation of international law.

For its part, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the terrorist attack launched by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing the targeting of a civilian airport as “a heinous terrorist act, a flagrant violation of international law, and a serious threat to regional security and stability.”

In a statement issued in Islamabad, the Ministry expressed its deep concern about the deaths and injuries resulting from the attack, offering its condolences to the families of the victims, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. She stressed that the continued targeting of civilians and vital installations is unacceptable, calling on the international community to condemn these attacks and take a firm stance to ensure their immediate cessation.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry renewed its country’s firm solidarity with the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia, affirming Islamabad’s firm commitment to the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability, in accordance with the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” and the recent decisions of the Political and Defense Strategic Committee emerging from it.

The Ministry stressed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom's legitimate right to defend its lands and protect its people, cities and vital installations, stressing that Islamabad continues to stand by Riyadh in the face of threats and attacks targeting its security and stability.

The Council of Arab Interior Ministers, the Muslim World League, and the Arab League condemn the attacks

The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers expressed its strong condemnation and absolute denunciation of the continuation of the terrorist Houthi militias in their hostile approach and the recurrence of their attacks on aviation facilities, civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia, which represents a violation of international law and a threat to the security and stability of the region.

The Muslim World League also condemned the continued attacks by the terrorist Houthi militias on the Kingdom, and its Secretary-General, President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa, renewed his condemnation of these attacks, considering that they violate religious values ​​and international and humanitarian laws and norms, and reflect a deliberate criminal approach in targeting civilians and civilian objects.

The League of Arab States condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi militias’ continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, the latest of which was the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the resulting deaths and injuries among civilians.

The League stressed that repeatedly targeting civil aviation facilities and endangering the lives of travelers and workers represents an extremely dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international law, in addition to threatening the safety of civilians, international air navigation, and the security and stability of the region.

The League renewed its full solidarity with the Kingdom, and its support for it in all the legitimate measures it takes to protect its security and the safety of its lands, citizens, and residents, stressing that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Arab national security. She also expressed her sincere condolences to the Kingdom and the families of the victims, and her wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

Syria...full solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Syria condemned the Houthi militias' targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, usually in violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability, and the safety of civilians, civilian facilities, and air navigation.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership of the Kingdom and its people, to the family of the Syrian citizen who died in the attack, and to the families of the victims who are citizens of brotherly and friendly countries, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

Damascus affirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and stands by it in the legitimate measures it is taking to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, stressing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Syria and the region, and calling on the international community to take serious steps to stop attacks that target civilian facilities and threaten the security of the region and the safety of its people.

Bangladesh condemns the attack and mourns its citizens

Bangladesh strongly condemned the attack launched by Houthi militias on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, on October 10, which resulted in deaths and injuries, including the death of Bangladeshi citizens and the injury of others, some of whom are in critical condition.

Dhaka expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, including Bangladeshi citizens, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, stressing that attacks that endanger civilian lives and target civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must stop immediately.

Bangladesh renewed its solidarity with the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling for an end to hostilities, the protection of civilians and civilian facilities, and a peaceful solution to the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy, in a way that enhances regional peace, security and stability.

Canada: Attacks cannot be justified under any circumstances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, especially the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, stressing that attacks on civilian infrastructure cannot be justified under any circumstances, or be based on political or military objectives to justify the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians.

In a post on the “X” platform, Carney described these attacks as reckless and irresponsible acts of violence, expressing his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased, and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

Norway and Ireland confirm their solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Norway strongly condemned the Houthi militia attacks targeting Saudi airports and civilian facilities, stressing that attacks on civilians and civilian facilities are unacceptable.

For her part, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Ede condemned the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, warning that these attacks, which represent the latest in a series of serious attacks, threaten further escalation in the region.

Eddy affirmed his country's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its partners in the Gulf states.

Ireland also condemned the Houthi militia attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports, and expressed its condolences to the victims of the attacks.

The Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its country's solidarity with the Saudi people and its support for the efforts led by the United Nations to reach a settlement of the conflict.

India... The attacks are unacceptable and must stop immediately

India affirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty, following the repeated attacks that targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over the past days, including the attack that occurred on October 10, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and material damage.

The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery, stressing that the repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must stop immediately. New Delhi also expressed its hope that peace and stability will return to the region and that conditions will return to normal as soon as possible.

Emirati conviction

The UAE condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the “Houthi group” on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which caused the death of 12 people of several nationalities and the injury of hundreds of civilians.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that these attacks represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry stressed the UAE's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support in everything that would preserve its security and stability. The UAE expressed its solidarity, sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured.

The Arab Parliament condemns

The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, condemned the continued attacks by the “terrorist Houthi militia” on Saudi Arabia, and the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the resulting deaths and injuries.

Al-Yamahi stressed that targeting airports and civilian and vital facilities represents a violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and a violation of the rules that guarantee the protection of civilians and civilian facilities.

He renewed the Arab Parliament's full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for the measures it is taking to protect its sovereignty, the security of its territories, and the safety of citizens and residents, stressing that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of the Arab national security system, and that compromising it threatens the security and stability of the region.

The Speaker of the Arab Parliament called on the international community, especially the Security Council, to intervene to stop these attacks, ensure they are not repeated, and hold their perpetrators accountable.

European Foreign Policy Officer: The Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport is a “horrific act of terrorism”

Kaia Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, described the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as a “horrific act of terrorism,” stressing that indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified in any way.