UN chief condemns Houthi attack targeting Riyadh airport

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vehemently condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, which left at least 12 people dead and hundreds injured. In a statement on X, Guterres called the attack a violation of international law and urged an immediate cessation of such actions.

The Houthi assault targeted King Khalid International Airport, claiming the lives of four Saudis, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. Injured individuals are receiving medical treatment in hospitals, with some in critical condition. The Saudi civil aviation authority temporarily halted airport operations following the attack, allowing for assessments of the damage and ensuring the safety of airport facilities.

This disruption has caused passengers to delay their travel plans, with Kuwait Airways canceling Saturday flights to and from Riyadh due to the airport's closure. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions following recent Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports and facilities.