Japan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calls for deescalation

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  Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt to escalation.

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  Motegi said attacks on civilians and civilian facilities could never be tolerated.

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  Japan said it would make every diplomatic effort with countries including Saudi Arabia and Yemen to deescalate and stabilize the situation.

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  A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday killed more than 10 people and injured 300, according to the article.

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  The attacks have raised concerns about energy supply disruptions and higher prices affecting Japan, which relies heavily on Middle Eastern crude oil.

Who

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi condemned the attacks. Yemen’s Houthi rebels were identified as the attackers.

What

Japan denounced the attacks on Saudi Arabia and urged the Houthis to stop escalating the situation.

When

Motegi made the statement on Sunday. The article says attacks occurred in recent days.

Where

The attacks were in Saudi Arabia, including at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Why

Motegi said attacks on civilians and civilian facilities could never be tolerated. Japan also cited the importance of Middle East stability and its energy security.

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