China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns of escalation

China has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and airports, expressing serious concern regarding the escalation of the conflict, according to Punch. Following a series of deadly attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels over the weekend, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation body extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh’s international airport on Monday. France 24 reports that the statement regarding the suspension did not specify a date for the resumption of operations.

In response to the regional escalation, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The Saudi Gazette reports that the two foreign ministers discussed the recent escalation and ongoing efforts to address the situation.

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