Several Nations, Global Organisations Strongly Condemn Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

October 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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RIYADH: Several nations and global organisations have strongly condemned the Houthi attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing the strike on a civilian airport as a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace and security.

The Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, has said the cowardly attack by the Houthis on Saturday, on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilian passengers and airport staff, constitutes a full-fledged war crime according to Customary International Humanitarian Law.

“It is a heinous act that contradicts all principles, values, and ethics. Therefore, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond decisively to this terrorist attack in accordance with the Customary International Humanitarian Law,” the Coalition spokesperson said.

United Nations

UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack launched by the Houthis on Riyadh airport.

In a statement, the UN chief affirmed that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international law, stressing the need for an immediate halt to such attacks.

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg also strongly condemned the ongoing attacks by the Houthis against civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom, including the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

He noted that this attack follows strikes targeting the Riyadh and Abha airports earlier this week, which also resulted in civilian casualties.

European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the Houthi attack targeting Riyadh airport, describing it as a “dangerous escalation” and affirming the European Union’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people.

Von der Leyen stressed that attacks carried out by Iran-backed groups are pushing the region into a cycle of violence and destabilizing vital global transportation and energy hubs, with repercussions extending beyond the region to the rest of the world.

Meanwhile, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, describing it as an “appalling act of terror.” She stressed that there can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

In a post on the X platform, Kallas said, “The EU stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” expressing her deepest condolences to the families of those killed and wishing those injured a swift recovery.

Turkiye

Tuirkiye condemned the Houthis attack on the airport in Riyadh, reiterating its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “We condemn in the strongest terms the Houthis’ renewed targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.” The ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the victims of the attack and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The ministry stated that these attacks, which deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure and civilians, constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of international humanitarian law.

It stressed the need for an immediate cessation of actions that threaten regional security and stability and undermine the international community’s collective efforts to establish peace, reiterating Türkiye’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

UAE

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

In a statement, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’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 efforts to safeguard the Kingdom’s security and stability.

It also expressed solidarity with the victims’ families and relatives, extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to them, and wished all those injured a speedy recovery.

Lebanon

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack that targeted the airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing 12 civilians and injuring more than 300 others.

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry reiterated that targeting vital facilities and civilians constitutes a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and the rules of international humanitarian law, reaffirming its categorical rejection of any infringement upon the sovereignty, security, and safety of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The ministry also expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people, and its commitment to standing by its side in the face of any aggression affecting its security and the safety of its citizens and those residing on its territory.

United States

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, including the targeting of the airport in Riyadh, which resulted in the deaths of several people, including an American citizen.

Rubio described the attacks as reprehensible and reflecting a blatant disregard for innocent civilian lives, and called for an immediate halt to such attacks.

He affirmed the United States’ solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people, expressing his condolences to the families of the victims.

Pakistan

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Houthis attack on Riyadh, expressing condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the swift and full recovery of the injured.

“Attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and constitute a serious threat to regional peace and stability,” the prime minister said in a statement posted on X on Sunday.

He said such acts of violence, which are “a flagrant violation of international law”, must cease immediately. “Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and brotherly people,” Shehbaz said.

Russia

Russia condemned the attack on the airport in Riyadh, offering its sincere condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

In a statement, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Russia’s firm position that all regional crises must be resolved through political and diplomatic means that take into account the interests of all countries in the region without exception.

Iraq

The Iraqi government strongly condemned the attack on Riyadh airport describing it as a threat to regional security and stability.

In a statement on Sunday, Sabah al-Numan, spokesman for the prime minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, said the government rejects any escalation of military and hostile actions, particularly those affecting civilians and civilian facilities.

The statement called for a comprehensive halt to military hostilities to spare civilians and brotherly peoples their consequences and protect civilian facilities.

Bahrain

Bahrain also condemned the continued terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including an attack on an airport in Riyadh.

Bahrain described Saturday’s renewed attack as a dangerous escalation and a continuation of the aggression that targeted the same airport two days earlier.

In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the blatant and cowardly attacks violate international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter.

It described the attacks as a dangerous and unacceptable escalation that threatens regional stability, civil aviation security, and the safety of passengers and flight crews.

The ministry added that the attacks constitute serious breaches of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and resolutions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Syria

The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the Houthis targeting of the airport in Riyadh, describing it as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and stability, as well as to the safety of civilians, civilian facilities and air navigation.

In a statement, it extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership and people of the Kingdom and to the families of the victims of the attack, expressing its solidarity with them and wishing those injured a speedy recovery.

The ministry affirmed Syria’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests.

Jordan

Jordan condemned the Houthis attack on Riyadh airport as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty, a dangerous escalation that threatens its security and stability, and a flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reaffirmed Jordan’s categorical rejection and strong condemnation of the attack on the airport and the continued attacks on civilians, civilian objects, and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The ministry also stressed Jordan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures it takes to protect its security, stability, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Arab Parliament

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi condemned the continued attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, which resulted in deaths and injuries.

He stressed that targeting airports and vital civilian facilities constitutes a violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as a breach of the rules guaranteeing the protection of civilians and civilian facilities.

He reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, territorial security, and the safety of citizens and residents.

Qatar

Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on airport in Riyadh, which resulted in injuries.

It described the attacks as a serious violation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security, civilians, civilian objects, and aviation safety.

In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for all legitimate measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.

The ministry affirmed that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Qatar’s own and of the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states. The ministry also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Romania

Romania strongly condemned the recent deliberate and indiscriminate Houthi targeting of Saudi Arabia.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs deplored the loss of innocent lives, extended its sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the victims’ families, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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The ministry described the attack carried out by the Houthis as a violation of international law and a dangerous, renewed escalation in the region, affirming that Romania stands with Saudi Arabia and its people during these difficult times.

Brunei

Brunei Darussalam has strongly condemned the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, which struck civilians and infrastructure.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the country’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as to preserve the sanctity of the holy sites, describing the attacks as a violation of international law and classifying them as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Kuwait  

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack launched yesterday by the Houthis against airport in Riyadh, resulting in casualties, including deaths and injuries among civilians, comprising both travellers and airport staff of Saudi and various other nationalities, and leading to the temporary suspension of airport operations.

In a statement issued, the ministry affirmed that this attack constitutes a violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

The ministry reiterated Kuwait’s support for Saudi Arabia and its backing of all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability and to protect its citizens and residents, emphasising that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the GCC states.

Egypt

Egypt strongly condemned the continued attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the attack on Riyadh airport.

In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced these blatant attacks and irresponsible actions, which constitute flagrant violations of international law and show disregard for the safety of civilians of various nationalities.

Gulf Cooperation Council

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi has strongly condemned the Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing the repeated targeting of civilian infrastructure as a criminal act that seeks to terrorise innocent people and endanger the lives of travellers and airport personnel.

He stressed that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

Albudaiwi warned that these assaults represent a serious escalation that threatens the safety of civil aviation and underscores the need for firm international action to deter such attacks and prevent their recurrence.

 Lebanese President

President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun reiterated his condemnation of the attacks targeting the Kingdom, its aviation facilities, and its vital infrastructure.

In a statement, the president affirmed his country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, its leadership and people, and its support in confronting any actions that threaten Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and vital facilities.

Yemen

The Yemeni government strongly condemned the attack on Riyadh airport and expressed its full solidarity with the leadership, government, and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

It described the attack as a dangerous escalation reflecting the Houthis determination to threaten Saudi Arabia’s security, target civilian facilities, and endanger civilian lives.

In a statement, the government stressed that Saudi Arabia’s security is inseparable from that of Yemen and the wider region. It said any attack on Saudi territory or civilian facilities constitutes an assault on the right of people across the region to security, stability, freedom of movement, and aviation safety.

Gambia

The Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad condemned attacks carried out by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport.

The ministry stressed in a statement that the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and pose a direct threat to the security of the entire Middle East.

It reaffirmed The Gambia’s full and unwavering support for and solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia.

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