Totally unacceptable, must cease immediately: India on attacks on civilian infra in Saudi Arabia

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 15, 2026: India has strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, describing them as “totally unacceptable” and calling for an immediate halt to such strikes.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s position during his bi-weekly media briefing on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling for peace and normalcy to return to West Asia.

“We condemn all such attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Such attacks need to cease immediately. They are totally unacceptable,” Jaiswal said, adding that India stands with the Saudi people and government in defending the country’s sovereignty.

Jaiswal also expressed condolences over the death of an Indian national who succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack at Riyadh airport on October 11. The last rites were performed in the Saudi capital in the presence of the deceased’s family members and officials from the Indian Embassy.

The attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was the latest in a series of strikes targeting the facility over the past week. Eleven Indian nationals were injured in the incident.

Providing an update on their condition, Jaiswal said three of the injured Indians had been discharged, while eight remained hospitalised, including four in intensive care units (ICUs).

“Our embassy officials are regularly visiting the injured. They are also in touch with their families. We remain committed to doing our best for the welfare and well-being of our nationals abroad,” he said.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh had confirmed the death of the injured Indian national in a post on X on Sunday.

The developments come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with Saudi infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities, facing repeated attacks attributed to Iran-backed Houthi forces.

Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport, have reportedly been targeted repeatedly this month, disrupting flight operations and causing casualties.

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said a limited fire broke out in an administrative building at an Aramco facility in the kingdom’s Eastern Province following an attack. No injuries were reported.

During the briefing, Jaiswal was also asked about the impact of the attacks on Indian nationals living in or travelling through Saudi Arabia.

He said the Indian Embassy was maintaining regular contact with the Indian community and had issued advisories to ensure their safety and well-being.

Many Indians travelling between Saudi Arabia and India have also been affected by flight disruptions following the attacks on airports.

Jaiswal said the disruptions had affected flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Medina, as well as some other airports, including Jeddah. Indian airlines have also been affected, although Saudi carriers have continued to operate several flights.

The Indian Embassy is providing updated information and assistance to travellers stranded in the kingdom, he added.