Latest war news. Yemen, Houthis: ‘Avoid Saudi airports and airspace; we are ready for further attacks’

“The Houthi attack on Riyadh International Airport is a appalling act of terrorism. There can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. The EU stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” This was stated by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. “We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish those injured a speedy recovery,” she added on ‘X’. “I am in close contact with the Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan,” Kallas added, announcing that tomorrow “EU foreign ministers will discuss the escalation of tensions in the region. ‘Greater coordination between the European naval operation Aspides in the Red Sea and the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition is of vital importance.’

Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack attributed to the Houthi militias on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing concern at reports of casualties and injuries and reaffirming its support for the security and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry described the attack as “a heinous act of terrorism” and “a serious threat to regional peace and security”. “The Houthi militias’ continued targeting of the civilian population and critical infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and must be unequivocally condemned by the international community,” a statement read. Islamabad therefore reaffirmed its “firm and unwavering commitment” to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability of Saudi Arabia, referring to the Mecca Agreement on joint defence and the recent decisions of the Strategic, Political and Defence Committee established under that agreement. “Pakistan fully supports the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend its territory, protect its people and safeguard its cities and vital infrastructure from any threat or act of aggression. Pakistan will continue to stand by Saudi Arabia,” the statement concluded.

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has raised the alert level for American citizens in the country. It has also restricted access for its staff to the Saudi airports in Jeddah and Dammam, following the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport which left 12 people dead, including one American, and over 300 injured. This is according to a statement from the US Embassy. “US government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorisation to use King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as the airports in Jeddah and Dammam,” the statement reads.

A Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport has left at least 12 people dead and over 300 injured. The airport has been a target of the Yemeni rebels for weeks. The Saudi-led military coalition announced that a missile had been fired near Dammam airport, in the east of the kingdom, a few hours after the attack on Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has described the attack as a ‘war crime’ and has vowed to respond ‘firmly’. This escalation, which has also been condemned by the UN, has prompted Italia and other Western countries to advise their citizens to avoid the area around the airport. Trump has described the attack as ‘unacceptable’ and has left open the possibility of intervening alongside Riyadh: ‘We will make a decision’. ---

Donald Trump has said he will speak with the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. The President condemned the attack on Riyadh airport, in which 12 people were killed. “What happened in Saudi Arabia is unacceptable,” he emphasised.

The attack on Saudi Arabia is “terrible”: whatever happened “is unacceptable”. Donald Trump said this, emphasising that there are ongoing talks with the Houthis. “Let’s see what happens,” he pointed out

News from the war fronts in the Middle East on 10 October