India Slams Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports, Backs Riyadh
What Happened
India strongly condemned the recent attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure "completely unacceptable." The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences to the victims' families, wished a speedy recovery to those injured, and reiterated India's solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia. The attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi group, reportedly killed three people and injured 36 others.
Key Takeaways
The attacks have intensified tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement, while India has publicly backed Saudi Arabia and condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure.