Bahrain condemns ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and King Khalid Airport

Bahrain has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued, egregious terrorist attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including the assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The renewed attack today marks a dangerous escalation and follows a similar assault on the same airport just two days ago.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these blatant and cowardly attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter. The ministry described the escalation as unacceptable and dangerous, threatening regional security and stability, as well as the safety of international civil aviation and its passengers and crews. It also noted that these acts represent a serious breach of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and the resolutions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The ministry reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its absolute support for all sovereign measures and legitimate steps taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect its citizens and residents. Bahrain also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, in line with the obligations of member states under the Joint Defense Agreement of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The statement emphasized that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia are integral to the security of Bahrain and all GCC states.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Bahrain’s call for the UN Security Council, ICAO, and the international community to fully assume their responsibilities and take firm, decisive action to stop the repeated Houthi terrorist attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including facilities and airports. The ministry called for the perpetrators and their supporters to be held accountable and for the full implementation of relevant UN resolutions, particularly Resolutions 2216 and 2817, to safeguard regional and international peace and security.