Rubio condemns deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, says US stands with Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including Saturday's deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people, among them an American citizen.“The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis, including today’s strike on King Khalid…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, specifically the deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that claimed 12 lives, including an American citizen. The attacks, he declared, show a "blatant disregard for innocent civilian life" and must cease immediately.
Rubio emphasized America's unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stating: "We stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people and extend our condolences to the victims and their families." This solidarity came in the wake of confirmation by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation that the Riyadh attack resulted in 12 deaths, comprising four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one person each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
The attack also left 309 individuals injured, with several in critical condition, and inflicted damage on the airport.
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen labeled the Riyadh attack a war crime and pledged a firm response in line with international humanitarian law.
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