UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport

Middle East EyeOctober 11, 2026By Hilal Saki

UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres has "strongly" condemned Saturday's "lethal attacks by the Houthis" on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people injured hundreds of civilians. In a post on X, Guterres said: "Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately."

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