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Von der Leyen condemns the deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport as a dangerous escalation

EU — Middle East

What was said

Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for the victims and their families and supports Saudi Arabia and its people.

The deadliest Houthi attack so far on Riyadh’s airport marks a dangerous escalation. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. These attacks by Iran’s proxies are pushing the region into a spiral of violence. They are destabilizing crucial global transport and energy nodes with shockwave sent through the world. These murderous attacks at civilians must stop at once.
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