R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia after a fresh wave of strikes hit civilian infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, prompting Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye to issue a joint statement demanding an immediate halt to the attacks.
The four countries said the strikes represented a violation of international law and Saudi sovereignty, while expressing support for measures taken by Riyadh to protect its territory, citizens and residents.
The statement came amid renewed attacks on Saudi airports and growing regional concern over the safety of civilian aviation and infrastructure.
R4 Group Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
The R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks in what the four governments described as a dangerous escalation threatening Saudi Arabia’s security and civilian safety.
The R4 grouping comprises Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye.
In its joint statement, the group said the attacks on King Khalid International Airport and other Saudi targets violated the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The four countries also called for an immediate and unconditional end to the attacks.
1. Four Countries Issue Joint Condemnation
The coordinated statement marked a unified response by the four states.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye said they stood in solidarity with the Kingdom and backed legitimate measures taken to counter attacks and prevent their recurrence.
The group also said its position was based on the UN Charter and international law.
The R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks not only as a threat to Saudi Arabia but also as a development with potential implications for wider regional security.
2. Riyadh Airport Attack Raises Civilian Safety Concerns
The joint statement followed attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Saudi authorities said an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4, causing a fire and prompting emergency response operations.
Saudi civil aviation authorities later reported casualties and damage, while safety checks and damage assessments were carried out.
The airport incidents have become a central focus of regional condemnation because they involve major civilian aviation infrastructure.
3. R4 Group Backs Saudi Defensive Measures
The R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks while also explicitly supporting Saudi Arabia’s right to take measures to defend its territory.
The joint statement said the four states supported legitimate actions aimed at countering the attacks, deterring further threats and preventing recurrence.
The wording emphasized defense of Saudi sovereignty, territorial integrity and the safety of citizens and residents.
The group also held the Houthis responsible for the consequences of the attacks and their impact on regional and international peace and security.
4. Pakistan and Turkiye Issue Separate Statements
Pakistan and Turkiye also issued their own condemnations.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack on Riyadh airport and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi sovereignty and territorial security.
Turkiye’s Foreign Ministry separately condemned the renewed targeting of King Khalid International Airport and called for an immediate halt to actions threatening regional stability.
These statements reinforced the broader R4 position.
Kuwait Calls for International Action
Kuwait also condemned the attacks and called for a firm international response.
According to reporting cited by Arab News, Kuwait said attacks on Saudi airports posed a threat to civilians, aviation and regional security.
Kuwait also reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and said the Kingdom’s security was closely linked to that of the wider Gulf Cooperation Council.
The growing number of regional statements suggests that the attacks are increasingly being viewed as a wider Gulf security issue rather than solely a bilateral Saudi-Houthi confrontation.
Yemen Calls for Accountability
Yemeni Information Minister Moammar Al-Eryani also called for international action against the Houthis.
He said attacks targeting civilian airports threatened international aviation security and urged the UN Security Council and other international bodies to hold those responsible accountable.
The R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks against the backdrop of a broader diplomatic push for stronger international pressure on the group.
That effort also comes as Washington and Yemen discuss expanding sanctions and accountability measures against Houthi leaders.
EU Also Condemns Airport Attack
European officials have likewise condemned attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure could not be justified, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
She also expressed EU solidarity with Saudi Arabia and emphasized the need to strengthen maritime-defense cooperation and reduce regional escalation.
That response adds a European dimension to the wider diplomatic reaction.
Airport Attacks Intensify Regional Security Concerns
King Khalid International Airport is one of Saudi Arabia’s most important aviation hubs, and repeated attacks on airport facilities have heightened concern over civilian aviation safety.
The latest incident came amid a broader escalation involving missile and drone attacks against Saudi territory.
Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission also condemned the attacks, saying civilians and vital infrastructure had been targeted and describing the incidents as serious violations of international humanitarian and human-rights law.
The continued targeting of transport infrastructure also raises concerns about potential effects on travel, logistics and regional commerce.
International Pressure on Houthis Continues to Grow
The R4 Group condemns Houthi attacks at a time when several governments are calling for tougher diplomatic, financial and security measures against the group.
Saudi Arabia and its partners have increasingly emphasized the need to protect civilian infrastructure, international shipping routes and Gulf airspace.
The Arabian Buzz has also covered related regional security developments, including discussions over US sanctions on Houthis and efforts to increase international pressure on the group.
As attacks continue, diplomatic attention is likely to remain focused on preventing further strikes against civilian airports and other infrastructure.
For now, the R4 statement signals a coordinated political response from four major regional partners, combining condemnation of the attacks with explicit support for Saudi Arabia’s territorial defense.
Source: Saudi Press Agency — official R4 statement
R4 Group official statement
Arab News — original report
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemn Houthi attacks
