The League of Arab States, along with Syria, Lebanon, and the Muslim World League, have condemned recent attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province. The assaults caused casualties, injuries, and material damage, prompting widespread denunciation and expressions of solidarity with the Kingdom.
In statements released on October 23, these bodies strongly rejected the repeated targeting of civilian infrastructure in Saudi territory, describing the actions as violations of sovereignty and a direct threat to the country’s security, stability, and the safety of its residents. The Arab League emphasized that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation, which jeopardizes civil aviation safety and energy security while undermining regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and securing a political solution to the ongoing Yemeni crisis.
Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, condemned the strikes as flagrant violations of religious values and international humanitarian laws. Dr al-Issa underscored MWL's firm stance against targeting civilians and civilian assets and reiterated full support for Saudi Arabia’s measures to safeguard its security and confront aggression.
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its categorical rejection of the attacks on the airport and civilian facilities, emphasizing that such acts contravene international law and threaten civilian safety. Damascus conveyed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, highlighting the interconnectedness of Saudi security with broader regional stability.
Similarly, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry condemned the assaults in the strongest terms, characterizing the targeting of vital facilities and civilians as blatant violations of international law and humanitarian principles. Lebanon reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, rejecting any infringement on its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security.
On the international stage, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation issued a statement condemning the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s strategic civilian infrastructure. Spain called for an immediate halt to hostilities, a de-escalation of tensions, and strict adherence to international law based on the United Nations Charter. The ministry expressed its solidarity with the Saudi government and people.
The attacks come amid heightened tensions in the region linked to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthi group has frequently targeted Saudi territory in retaliation against Riyadh’s involvement in the Yemeni conflict. The repeated assaults on civilian and energy infrastructure have raised concerns about potential escalation and its impact on regional stability and global energy supplies. Efforts to broker a political settlement to the Yemeni crisis continue, but the recent incidents underscore the fragility of the situation.