Riyadh:Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, has strongly condemned the repeated attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militias on Saudi Arabia, labeling them as criminal acts that pose a threat to civilian safety and regional stability.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Saleh sent a message of condolence and solidarity to Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia. He expressed Bahrain's condolences to the Saudi leadership, government, and people following Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including four Saudi citizens and eight residents of various nationalities, and injured over 300 civilians.
Al Saleh highlighted that targeting civilian airports and civilians is a violation of international law and international humanitarian law, putting passengers and airport staff at risk and threatening regional security and international civil aviation. He called for firm international action to deter further attacks and hold those responsible accountable.
Reaffirming Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Al Saleh emphasized support for measures to safeguard Saudi sovereignty, security, and stability, noting that Saudi Arabia's security is closely tied to that of Bahrain and the wider GCC. He praised Saudi efforts to protect its territory, citizens, and residents, urging the international community and relevant organizations to ensure the safety of civilian airports and air navigation.
He also called for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2216, 2722, and 2817. Al Saleh prayed for the continued security and stability of Saudi Arabia, as well as for mercy for those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery for the injured.