Jordan condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport

Jordan has strongly condemned the brutal attack carried out by the Houthi militia targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, describing it as a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, a dangerous escalation, and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reiterated Jordan's absolute rejection and strong condemnation of the attack on the airport, as well as the ongoing assaults targeting civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom.

The ministry also affirmed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, stability, resources, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation had earlier announced, in a follow-up statement regarding the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, 29 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 AH (October 10, 2026), that 12 people were killed, including two Saudis, eight Bangladeshis, one American, and one Egyptian.

The authority also stated that the attack injured 309 people, including 12 Sudanese, one American, one Egyptian, one Ukrainian, one Syrian, one Palestinian, and one Saudi national.

The authority added that there were additional injuries, confirming that the wounded are receiving necessary medical care in several hospitals, with some in critical condition.