At a Glance

• The Kurdistan Region Presidency strongly condemned Saturday's missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
• The presidency expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded immediate de-escalation to protect civilian lives.
• Military spokesperson Sabah al-Nu'man stated that Iraq firmly rejects any hostile military actions targeting civilian infrastructure.
• Iraq demanded a comprehensive cessation of military operations to protect regional security and peace.

The Kurdistan Region Presidency and the Iraqi Government have strongly condemned the missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, offering condolences to Saudi Arabia while demanding an immediate end to military escalations targeting civilians and regional infrastructure.

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Key Statements and Focus Area

• "We strongly condemn the attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, yesterday, Saturday, which resulted in a number of casualties and injuries among civilians," the Kurdistan Region Presidency stated.
• Iraqi military spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said, "The Iraqi Government strongly condemns the assault that targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in innocent casualties, as well as human and material losses, thereby undermining regional security and stability."

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The Kurdistan Region Presidency issued a statement on Sunday regarding the missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, offering its "deepest condolences, sympathy, and solidarity to the leadership, government, and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery." 

The presidency reaffirmed its unwavering support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing "the vital need to protect civilian lives, de-escalate tensions, and safeguard regional security and stability."

Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, stated that the government rejects any escalation of military or hostile actions, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, noting that such acts deepen conflict and undermine regional peace. 

According to the statement, Iraq called for "a comprehensive cessation of military actions, shielding civilians and brotherly nations from their consequences and outcomes, and preventing civilian installations from being subjected to attacks and harm."

The spokesperson emphasized that Iraq consistently champions dialogue and peaceful negotiations over military action to safeguard the core interests of fraternal nations.

Al-Numan added that the government actively supports guaranteeing the freedom of navigation, aviation, and movement throughout the region while prioritizing comprehensive economic and developmental growth.

FYI 

The recent ballistic missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport mark an escalation in cross-border violence following the collapse of the truce between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and the Houthi movement. 

The regional security environment deteriorated rapidly after pro-government forces initiated a major ground offensive along the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, prompting the Houthi leadership to expand its targeting parameters into Saudi territory. 

Consequently, the group designated Saudi Arabian airspace as an active operational zone, heavily prioritizing transportation hubs and energy infrastructure in response to ongoing coalition airstrikes in Yemen.

The aerial campaign directly impacted Riyadh’s primary aviation facility through successive missile operations. An initial strike resulted in three fatalities, including a commercial airline pilot, and caused substantial damage to a stationary aircraft on the tarmac. 

Hostilities peaked when a subsequent ballistic missile struck the passenger terminal complex, directly affecting Terminals 3 and 4. 

The detonation resulted in 12 fatalities and left 309 individuals injured, with casualties spanning multiple nationalities including Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.

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