Three people were injured and significant property damage reported after Houthi militants struck two airports in Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, 6 October 2025, according to the country's civil aviation authority. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were both targeted in what Saudi officials described as terrorist attacks.

What Happened at the Airports

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed the strikes in a statement, noting that emergency response teams and relevant authorities were deployed immediately under established emergency plans. The three injured individuals were transported to hospital for medical treatment. GACA said it was working with relevant authorities to assess the damage, verify the structural safety of airport facilities, and ensure the security of the broader civil aviation system.

Houthis Claim Responsibility

The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the Monday evening attacks, stating they had targeted sites in southern Saudi Arabia including military facilities and airports. The claim followed a pattern of escalatory strikes the Iran-aligned group has carried out against Saudi territory and regional shipping lanes, according to reports. This is not the first time the Houthis have targeted civilian infrastructure; Jazan and Najran — both cities in southern Saudi Arabia close to the Yemeni border — have been struck on multiple previous occasions.

Saudi Arabia's Condemnation and Official Response

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sharp condemnation, describing the Houthis as a 'terrorist militia' and denouncing what it called 'blatant and repeated attacks' against civilian and economic facilities across the Kingdom — including the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, the capital Riyadh, and cities including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Taif, and Yanbu. The ministry also condemned targeting of Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

In its statement posted on X, the ministry said: 'The Kingdom affirms that, since the terrorist Houthi militia's coup against Yemen's legitimate government in 2014, the Kingdom has made sustained and tireless efforts to support a comprehensive and lasting political solution in Yemen. However, consistent with its rejection of peace, the terrorist Houthi militia has instead chosen continued military escalation, dragging Yemen and the brotherly Yemeni people into further humanitarian and economic suffering to serve and advance external agendas.'

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Right to Self-Defence

Riyadh reaffirmed its right under international law to defend its territory, resources, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents. The Kingdom renewed its political and military support for the Presidential Leadership Council, Yemen's legitimate government, and the Yemeni people in their effort to end Houthi control and restore state institutions.

Call on the International Community

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry reiterated its appeal to the international community — particularly the permanent members of the UN Security Council — to fulfil their responsibilities, implement relevant Security Council resolutions, and extend full support to Yemen's legitimate government. The appeal underscores Riyadh's frustration with what it views as insufficient international pressure on the Houthi movement. With ceasefire negotiations in Yemen stalled and Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping continuing to disrupt global trade routes, the regional security calculus remains volatile.