EU reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on King Khalid Airport

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union stands firmly with Saudi Arabia and all its Gulf partners following the Houthi militant attacks on King Khalid International Airport.

Von der Leyen, in a statement on X, condemned the Houthi attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom, adding that Iran’s proxies must stop these reckless, violent acts.

She also expressed her full solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia and all Gulf partners, stressing that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.

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Earlier today, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that three Saudi citizens were killed and several citizens and residents of various nationalities were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. All were immediately transferred to hospital for necessary medical care. The two attacks on King Khalid International Airport caused some material damage: the first targeted airport facilities, while the second struck a Saudia aircraft.