International Condemnation of the Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

Here are the main reactions around the world on Sunday.

- Trump: "Unacceptable" Attack

US President Donald Trump told reporters that "what happened in Saudi Arabia is unacceptable" and confirmed that he "will talk" to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the matter.

- Moscow Calls for Diplomatic Solution

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh Airport, calling on the parties to the conflict to spare civilian facilities and reach a diplomatic solution.

The ministry said in a statement that "Russia condemns this attack and calls on the parties to the conflict in the Arabian Peninsula to completely refrain from launching strikes targeting civilian infrastructure facilities," considering that conflicts in the region can only be resolved "through political and diplomatic means."

- London: "Serious Escalation"

British Defense Minister Wes Streeting condemned the "serious escalation" and "utterly despicable act" as part of a growing trend by the Houthis to target civilian sites in Saudi Arabia.

He said "it is an utterly despicable act, and one of the reasons why the United Kingdom is providing support to Saudi Arabia."

- Paris: "Heinous Attack"

France affirmed its "full solidarity" with Saudi Arabia and that it "will continue to stand by its side in defending its territory and facilities." Paris noted that among the injured was a French citizen.

- Berlin: "Terrorist Act"

German Foreign Minister Johann Vadewohl condemned the attack "strongly" and described it on X as "a terrorist attack targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and civilian aviation."

- European Union: "Cycle of Violence"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen considered the attack a "serious escalation," warning that "these attacks by Iran's proxies are pushing the region into a cycle of violence."

She added that these attacks "destabilize key transport and energy lines, creating shockwaves around the world."

For her part, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the "horrific act of intimidation."

- Guterres: "Violation of International Law"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned in a statement "the bloody attack by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh," affirming that "attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law" and "must stop immediately."

- Islamabad: "Heinous Attack"

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif strongly condemned the "heinous" attack and wrote on X that "attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are absolutely unacceptable and pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability."

- UAE: "Full Solidarity" with Saudi Arabia

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement "the UAE's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all that would preserve its security and stability," stressing that "these attacks represent a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability."

- Egypt: "Flagrant Violation of International Law"

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry expressed its "strong condemnation of these blatant attacks and irresponsible actions and the flagrant violation of the rules of international law and the disregard for the safety of civilians of various nationalities."

It affirmed Egypt's stand "with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in confronting these attacks and supporting it in the steps it takes to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens."

An Egyptian flight attendant was killed in the attack.

- Baghdad

Iraq condemned the attack, calling for a "comprehensive halt to military operations and to spare the civilian populations and sister peoples its consequences and outcomes."