Egypt renews condemnation of attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport
Egypt on Saturday, October 10, 2026, strongly condemned continued attacks on Saudi Arabia and the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Expatriates, Egypt denounced the attacks as irresponsible acts that flagrantly violate international law and endanger the lives of … The post…
Seventeen international leaders condemned an alleged Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, according to a statement from Iraq's prime minister's spokesman, Sabah al-Numan. The attack, which occurred the day before, raised concerns over regional security and stability and threatened civilian lives, according to al-Numan.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul firmly condemned the terrorist act against Saudi Arabia and civil aviation, expressing his condolences to the victims' families on X. UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting described the attack as a "dangerous escalation" and stated that the UK is providing support to Saudi Arabia through air defences and air-to-air refuelling.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for a halt to civilian attacks, accusing the Houthis, described as Iran's proxies, of pushing the region towards a spiral of violence and destabilising global energy supplies.
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- Iraq, EU leaders denounce alleged Houthi attack on Riyadh airport middleeasteye.net
- UN chief Guterres ‘deeply shocked’ by deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport saudigazette.com.sa
