Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah Abdulaziz al-Zouba Calls for Unified Islamic Response to Houthi Attacks

Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah Abdulaziz al-Zouba Calls for Unified Islamic Response to Houthi Attacks

ADEN, October 12, 2026 [VoM News]: Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah Abdulaziz al-Zouba has called for a unified response from Muslim countries to recent Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, amid escalating military confrontations.

She made these remarks during a telephone conversation with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Ismail el-Sheikh Ahmed, al-Zouba condemned reported attacks on Aden airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

She described the incidents as a dangerous escalation and urged greater international efforts to protect civilians and essential facilities.

According to Yemen’s Foreign Ministry, the OIC chief reaffirmed his commitment to continued coordination aimed at regional security and stability.

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Meanwhile, India’s embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an Indian national injured in Saturday’s attack had died, while three others remained in intensive care in stable condition.

The reported death toll from Saturday’s attack has reached 13, with more than 300 injured. A separate attack on Sunday reportedly killed a Pakistani national.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also condemned the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

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Separately, Yemeni government forces reportedly launched airstrikes against Houthi positions around Taiz following clashes on several fronts.

The Houthi-run Saba news agency also reported a missile attack in Saada governorate, with no immediate casualty figures available.