{
  "id": 13800234,
  "title": "R4 Group States reaffirm full support to Saudi Arabia to repel Houthi attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/r4-group-states-reaffirm-full-support-to-saudi-arabia-to-repel-houthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:14:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665321/saudi-arabia/r4-group-states-reaffirm-full-support-to-saudi-arabia-to-repel-houthi-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The R4 Group, consisting of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye, has once again expressed its full backing to Saudi Arabia in its efforts to fend off persistent assaults from the Houthi militia. The group emphasized its commitment to supporting any lawful actions taken by Saudi Arabia to counter these hostile acts, safeguard the kingdom's security and sovereignty, and prevent their reoccurrence. They emphasized their condemnation of the Houthi aggression, which includes the ruthless attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing civilian casualties and damage to civilian facilities, which are blatant breaches of international law. The group firmly denounced these attacks as a clear violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, posing a severe threat to its security and stability. They held the Houthi militia accountable for the consequences of these attacks and any repercussions that could endanger regional and international peace and security, demanding an immediate and unconditional cessation of these attacks.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The States of the R4 Group, comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye, reaffirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in repelling the ongoing hostile attacks perpetrated by the Houthi militia. The group pledged full support for all legitimate measures and steps Saudi Arabia takes to counter these attacks, deter the sources of their threats, and prevent their recurrence, in…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-arabias-riyadh-airport-hit-by-second-houthi-strike-in-two-days",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:41:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-arabia-needs-allies-against-the-houthis-but-will-it-turn-to",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:50:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Houthi strike on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309 as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/houthi-strike-on-riyadh-airport-kills-12-injures-309-as-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-10-11T20:46:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "From Makkah to Riyadh, Houthis turn their weapons on pilgrims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/from-makkah-to-riyadh-houthis-turn-their-weapons-on-pilgrims",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:19:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}