India condemns attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
The Indian government has strongly condemned a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Saudi authorities have attributed the assault to Houthi militants.
Why it matters
The attack represents a significant escalation in regional security tensions in the Middle East, drawing international condemnation and highlighting ongoing instability.
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.
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.
"We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons," it said.
Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack.
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