US and Canada condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed 12
Secretary of State Rubio and Canadian PM Carney issued strong statements after a strike on King Khalid International Airport left dozens injured.
At a glance
- Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309
- Fatalities included citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan
- US and Canadian leaders issued separate statements condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia following a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. The attack killed 12 people, including an American citizen, and injured 309 others, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Rubio said the attacks demonstrate disregard for civilian life and reaffirmed US solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Carney described the attacks as unjustifiable and said no political or military objective could warrant targeting civilians. The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen characterised the attack as a war crime.
Why it matters
The attack represents an escalation in regional tensions and prompted responses from major Western powers affirming their support for Saudi Arabia.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteRubio condemns deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, says US stands with Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Gazette — LatestRubio condemns deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, says US stands with Saudi Arabia
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)Rubio: We Condemn Houthi Attacks ...We Stand with Saudi Arabia
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