Riyadh:Washington The United States issued a strong condemnation on Saturday against the recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, with a specific focus on the strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. This attack resulted in the loss of numerous innocent lives, including that of an American citizen, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on the social media platform X.

According to Anadolu Agency, Rubio described the attacks as "reprehensible" and called for an immediate cessation. He expressed solidarity with Riyadh and the Saudi people, extending condolences to those affected by the attack and their families.

In a separate statement, US President Donald Trump labeled the recent Houthi attacks as "very bad" and "terrible things." Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump referred to the Saudis as "good fighters" and expressed confidence in the Saudi army's ability to defend itself.