United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a statement on the issue from the social media platform account of US-based company X.
Stating that he strongly condemned the Houthis' attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh yesterday, Guterres stated that attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law.
Guterres emphasized that such attacks must end immediately.
EU's reaction to the Houthis' attack on Saudi Arabia
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in her statement on the social media platform of US-based company he warned.
Stating that they stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people, von der Leyen said, "These attacks carried out by Iran's proxy forces are dragging the region into a spiral of violence." he said.
Noting that the attacks destabilized centers of critical importance in terms of global transportation and energy and that their effects were felt all over the world, von der Leyen said, "These deadly attacks targeting civilians must be stopped immediately." gave his message.
“It is a horrifying act of terrorism”
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in her post on He made a statement.
Stating that he is in close contact with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Ferhan, Kallas stated that the increasing tension in the region will be discussed at the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg tomorrow.
Kallas emphasized that it is vital to strengthen coordination between the EU's Aspides mission in the Red Sea and the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in her post on the social media platform of the US-based company he said.
Emphasizing that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are "unacceptable", Meloni said, "They must be stopped. Italy will continue to work with its partners in the region to reduce tension in the region and promote stability and freedom of navigation." made his assessment.
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that 12 people died and 309 people were injured in yesterday's attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
It was reported that the injured were being treated in hospitals, including some in serious condition.
Arab countries condemned the attack
Yemen, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Kuwait, Syria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council, made a statement regarding the attack targeting the airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Yemen
In his statement on the social media account of the US-based company
Alimi reminded that the attack "caused the death of many passengers and the injury of hundreds of people from different nationalities" and evaluated that the attack of the Houthis "disregarded the lives of civilians".
Qatar
In the statement made by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "The State of Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the attacks carried out by the Houthi group on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, which caused injuries." expressions were used.
Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it strongly condemns the continuing attacks on Saudi Arabian territory and King Khalid Airport in Riyadh.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the attack, which was a clear violation of the rules of international law and disregard for the security of civilians of different nationalities, was met with deep concern, and that destructive practices that would shake the security and stability of the region were completely rejected.
Jordan
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "the brutal attack of the Houthi militia targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia clearly violates international law" and described the incident as "a clear violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a dangerous tension."
bahrain
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it "strongly condemns the treacherous terrorist attacks carried out by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia and the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh."
Palestine
Palestine announced that it condemned the attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport "in the strongest terms" and stated that it is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports any measures it will take to ensure the security of the country.
Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it strongly condemned the attack targeting civilian areas, stating that "international law and human rights were clearly violated".
Syria
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack on the airport, pointing out that the attack was a "violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability, as well as the security of civilians, civilian facilities and air transport."
In the statement, which expressed its condolences to the family of the Syrian citizen who lost his life and the relatives of the other missing people, it was noted that the security of Saudi Arabia is a part of the security of the entire region.
United Arab Emirates
In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stated that the attacks were "a clear violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability" and announced that the UAE is in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Cooperation Council
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Casim Muhammad al-Budeyvi underlined that repeatedly targeting the airport is "a crime that frightens innocents and endangers the lives of passengers and employees" and warned that targeting civil airports is "an extremely dangerous action for civil aviation security".
