US condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport
The United States Department of State released a
press statement on Tuesday condemning the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha
airport.
“The United States strongly condemns today’s attack
by the Iranian-backed Houthis on Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia, the third such
attack in less than three weeks,” the statement said.
Nine people were injured following the attack, the
Arab Coalition said earlier on Tuesday.
“These attacks are risking the lives of many and
injuring innocent civilians. We call for an immediate end to these violent
actions, which only exacerbate the conflict in Yemen and deepen mistrust,” the
US statement added.
The Department of State also stated that Washington
“stands firmly” with its “Saudi partners” in defending their borders against these
continued threats by the Houthis.
The statement also reiterated that Houthis rely on
Iranian-made weapons and technology to carry out such attacks.
“We continue to urge all parties to work with UN
Special Envoy Martin Griffiths toward a political settlement and an end to the
conflict in Yemen,” the statement said.
