Archive · 8 Oct 2026
India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports, Expresses Solidarity
India spoke out against attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia.
It said attacks on places used by civilians are unacceptable.
Reports said three people died and 36 were hurt.
The attacks were attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are fighting forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
India expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and wished those injured a quick recovery.
It also said it stood with Saudi Arabia.
Air India stopped flights to Riyadh until October 10.
One flight from Delhi turned around over Gujarat and returned to Delhi.
India condemned attacks in recent days on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport.
New Delhi said the attacks caused civilian deaths and injuries and called targeting civilian infrastructure unacceptable.
India offered condolences to victims’ families, wished the injured a speedy recovery and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Reports said Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out the attacks, killing three people and injuring 36.
Air India cancelled flights to Riyadh until October 10; one Delhi–Riyadh flight returned to Delhi after turning back over Gujarat.
- Who
- India condemned attacks attributed in reports to Yemen’s Houthi rebels; Air India also cancelled Riyadh flights.
- What
- Attacks on two Saudi airports prompted India’s condemnation and flight cancellations.
- When
- India issued its condemnation on Thursday; the attacks occurred over the preceding few days. Air India cancelled flights until October 10.
- Where
- Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh; a Delhi–Riyadh flight turned back over Gujarat.
- Why
- India said civilian deaths and injuries, and the targeting of civilian infrastructure, made the attacks unacceptable.
India’s stated position
Reported Houthi actions
Attacks on civilian infrastructure
India’s stated position
India said targeting civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Reported Houthi actions
The reports attributed the attacks to Yemen’s Houthi rebels but did not include a statement from the group or its justification.
Conflict context
India’s stated position
India’s statement focused on civilian deaths and injuries and support for the Saudi people and government.
Reported Houthi actions
The article says the Houthis have been fighting Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
- Airports targeted
- Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
- Reported casualties
- Three people killed and 36 injured
- Reported attackers
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels
- India’s response
- Condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia
- Air India cancellations
- Flights to Riyadh cancelled until October 10
- Flight diversion
- A Delhi–Riyadh flight returned to Delhi after turning back over Gujarat