Washington/New Delhi: US President Donald Trump and India have strongly condemned the reported attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which reportedly killed 12 people, including a US citizen, and injured 309 others.
Speaking to reporters, Trump described the incident as “horrific” and said he would discuss the matter with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He termed the attack unacceptable and noted that the US maintains contact with Yemen’s Houthi group.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs also condemned the attack, stating that assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure were completely unacceptable and must cease immediately.
New Delhi expressed solidarity with the Saudi government and people in upholding the country’s sovereignty. It conveyed condolences to the families of those killed, wished the injured a speedy recovery and called for peace to be restored in the region.
