Uzbekistan denounces deadly Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a weekend missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital that killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others.
The Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Saudi authorities attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, disrupted flights and drew global condemnation.
Tashkent issued a statement Sunday expressing condolences to the victims’ families while reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. The ministry characterised the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a severe violation of international law.
Uzbek officials urged all involved parties to exercise restraint, prevent further escalation and resolve disputes through diplomatic dialogue under the United Nations Charter.
Fatalities and reactions
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation reported the fatalities included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis and nationals from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Sudan. The strike suspended airport operations and diverted incoming flights.
Uzbekistan’s embassy in Riyadh had previously issued advisories to its citizens regarding potential travel disruptions amid escalating regional tensions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded an immediate end to strikes on civilians, while US President Donald Trump indicated Washington might join Saudi military operations against the Iran-backed group.
The Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack.
