India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport, Calls for Immediate Halt

MEA expresses condolences, urges end to targeting civilians and infrastructure.

An airplane is on fire at an airport terminal.
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning the attacks.
Key Points

India has condemned the Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, including the October 10 incident, which resulted in casualties and property damage, urging an immediate end to targeting civilians.

  • India condemned repeated Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
  • The attacks, including one on October 10, caused deaths, injuries, and property damage.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) offered condolences to victims' families.
  • India stated that attacks on civilians and infrastructure are unacceptable.
  • The MEA called for an immediate cessation of all such attacks.
  • India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia's government and people.

India on Sunday strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons. . “The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the Ministry said.

“We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest,” the MEA added.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

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