UN chief condemns Houthi attack targeting Riyadh airport

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres harshly condemned a Houthi attack on the main airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which left at least 12 people dead and hundreds injured. Guterres expressed deep shock and emphasized that such attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are a clear violation of international law.

He called for an immediate cessation of such attacks. The attack targeted King Khalid International Airport, resulting in the deaths of four Saudis, two Bangladeshi nationals, and individuals from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. Injured victims are receiving medical attention at various hospitals, with some in critical condition.

The Saudi civil aviation authority temporarily suspended airport operations following the incident, affecting numerous flights. Passengers were advised to verify flight statuses with their respective airlines. Kuwait Airways canceled its service to Riyadh and return flights due to the airport closure. This attack occurs amidst escalating tensions following Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports and facilities in recent days.