On 2026-10-10, a Houthi attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The assault resulted in the deaths of twelve people and left 309 civilians injured, temporarily suspending airport operations. The victims included individuals of various nationalities, among them six Pakistani nationals who were wounded.
The following day, 2026-10-11, the United Arab Emirates issued a statement describing the attacks as having flagrantly violated the Kingdom's sovereignty, posing a threat to its security and stability. Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the October 10 attack as a violation of international and humanitarian law, stressing that Saudi security is integral to the Gulf Cooperation Council and calling for international accountability. The Yemeni government, through its Council of Ministers, expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, characterizing the Houthi actions as part of an Iranian agenda aimed at regional destabilization.
In addition, Iraq and Syria joined the chorus of condemnation. Sabah Al Numan, representing the Iraqi government, said the Iraqi government rejects any escalation of military and hostile actions, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian objects. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates declared that Syria fully stands with Saudi Arabia and backs it in all legitimate actions taken to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests. Collectively, these Arab states denounced the strike as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, urging an end to military escalation and the protection of civilians.
This outreach aimed to coordinate assistance for injured Pakistani nationals.
PAKISTAN FOREIGN MINISTER ISHAQ DAR: PAKISTAN CONDEMNS HOUTHI ATTACK ON KING KHALID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN RIYADH
Pakistan condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh in the strongest terms, declaring that attacks on civilians are unacceptable. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized that attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are totally unacceptable, violate international law and pose a serious threat to regional peace and security. He also expressed deep concern over the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Pakistan condemns in the strongest terms, and prayed for the speedy recovery of all those injured, including the six Pakistani nationals.
FM Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security in accordance with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. He noted that Pakistan was in contact with the Saudi authorities to coordinate assistance for injured nationals. This outreach aimed to coordinate assistance for injured Pakistani nationals.
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The Yemeni government's Council of Ministers described the Houthis' actions as part of an Iranian agenda aimed at destabilizing the region. The attack left twelve civilians dead and hundreds more injured, underscoring that attacks on civilians and civilian assets are antithetical to the principles of international humanitarian law.
As of the statements issued on 2026-10-11, the international response remains one of unified condemnation. The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, the Yemeni government and Pakistan have all denounced the Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia; Kuwait also called for international accountability. Pakistan continues to maintain contact with Saudi authorities to coordinate assistance for injured nationals, while reaffirming its defence commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
Pakistan says six of its nationals were injured in the Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned the attack and said Pakistan is working with Saudi authorities to assist those injured.