India condemns attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

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India condemns attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. (2026, October 11). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-condemns-attack-on-king-khalid-international-airport-in-riyadh/article71570790.ece

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India condemned an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which occurred on October 10, 2026, resulting in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such attacks targeting civilians are unacceptable and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia while calling for peace in the region.

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As of October 16, 2026, UN Security Council strongly condemned "escalatory" attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The airport has faced at least 20 attacks since early October; the latest attack on October 10 killed 17 people and injured 333 others, according to Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Additionally, an earlier attack on Abha International Airport on October 6-7 killed two women (one Moroccan and one Algerian) and wounded 28 others. The increased Houthi aggression has raised concerns over threats to global shipping routes and critical Middle East infrastructure, with Tim Lenderking, former U.S. special envoy for Yemen, warning that the Houthis are now operating more independently of Iran's control, posing a significant danger beyond just regional conflicts.

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India on Sunday (October 11, 2026) strongly condemned a major attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people and injured more than 300. asserted

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New Delhi said the repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf nation were "completely unacceptable and must cease immediately." "We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. asserted

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"We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons," it said. asserted

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Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack. asserted

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"We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy return to the region at the earliest," the MEA said. asserted

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