US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including one American citizen. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, October 10, has been widely condemned by the international community. Rubio described the attack as "outrageous" and "callous," and called for an immediate halt to such attacks.
The attack on King Khalid Airport has been attributed to the Houthi group, which has been involved in a long-standing conflict with the Saudi-led coalition. Rubio's statement expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the US commitment to standing with Saudi Arabia and its people in the face of such aggression. The US Secretary of State also highlighted the need for the international community to come together to condemn such acts of terrorism.
According to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, the attack on King Khalid Airport resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including four Saudi citizens and eight residents of different nationalities, including one American and one Egyptian. A total of 309 people were injured in the attack, with some reported to be in critical condition. The airport's operations were suspended following the attack, and authorities are working to assess the damage.
The Houthi group has been responsible for a number of attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent years, including drone and missile strikes on civilian targets. The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis in Yemen since 2015, and the conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering and economic damage. The international community has repeatedly called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Rubio's condemnation of the attack on King Khalid Airport reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have a long history of cooperation on security and defense issues, and the US has provided significant military and economic support to Saudi Arabia in recent years. The US Secretary of State's statement emphasized the need for the international community to work together to counter the threat posed by terrorist groups.
The attack on King Khalid Airport has been widely condemned by other countries and international organizations. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to peace talks. The European Union has also condemned the attack and expressed its support for the Saudi-led coalition's efforts to counter the Houthi threat. The international community remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in Yemen and the impact of the conflict on civilians.
The US will continue to work with Saudi Arabia and other international partners to counter the threat posed by terrorist groups and to promote peace and stability in the region. The US Secretary of State's condemnation of the attack on King Khalid Airport reflects the strong US commitment to regional security and stability.
Key points
- - The US has condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. - The attack resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including one American citizen. - The US has called for an immediate halt to such attacks and emphasized its commitment to standing with Saudi Arabia and its people.
