Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia On Thursday, October 15, members of the UN Security Council strongly condemned Iran-backed Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, including the latest deadly attacks on Riyadh airport. Riyadh International Airport has been attacked a total of 20 times since the beginning of October. 13 people were killed and 300 were injured in the deadly attack that happened at the end of last week. The Security Council, while condemning the increasing attacks by the Houthis in Yemen against Saudi Arabia, emphasized Riyadh's right to defend itself in accordance with international law. In their message, the members of this council called on the Houthi militias to immediately stop the escalation of military operations and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. This statement also condemned the continued attacks and threats by the Houthis against vessels and commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Strait of Belmandab. In their announcement, the members of the Security Council emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of commercial ships and their crews, compliance with international laws, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and protection of shipping rights and freedoms.