Saudi forces intercepted two weaponized drones targeting Abha airport Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Saudi air defense forces’ efficiency BEIRUT: The US mission to Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on Abha International Airport that wounded eight people. On Tuesday, the Arab coalition announced that Saudi forces intercepted two weaponized drones targeting Abha airport and a ballistic missile targeting the city of Najran, both launched by Houthi militias. The US mission wished the casualties a “speedy and full recovery” and called on the Houthis to cease their attacks against civilians and work on a diplomatic solution to the Yemeni conflict. ad Bahrain also condemned the attack and described the Houthi action as “a clear violation of international humanitarian law and all international norms.” The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the efficiency of the Saudi air defense forces and said Bahrain supported the Kingdom in all measures that preserved its security. The UAE denounced the Houthis for targeting civilians and in a systematic and deliberate manner. The UAE’s foreign ministry said the “cowardly” act threatened the lives of civilians and passengers, and amounted to a war crime.