Strong International Reaction to Riyadh Airport Attack
The attack targeting Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the loss of 12 lives, has drawn reactions from many countries and international organizations.
At least 12 people lost their lives and 300 others were injured in the third attack this week carried out by the Houthis in Yemen against the Riyadh international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The Toll of the Airport Attack
According to a statement by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, among those who lost their lives in Saturday's attack, four were citizens of Saudi Arabia and two were citizens of Bangladesh.
The deceased also included one person each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt, making this incident recorded as the deadliest attack in the kingdom in the past decade.
The Course of the War in Yemen
This attack on the Riyadh airport occurred at a time when the conflict in Yemen has escalated and the Houthis are fighting against internationally recognized government forces to seize control of the country.
Saudi Arabia continues to conduct an air campaign against the Houthi movement to support the ground war being waged against the Iran-backed group.
Reactions of the International Community
Numerous countries and international bodies such as the United States, the United Nations, Egypt, Qatar, Pakistan, Jordan, and Oman condemned this attack targeting civilian infrastructure.
In the global reactions, strong messages of condemnation against the attack were shared while emphasizing solidarity with Saudi Arabia.