With reference to the missile strike at King Khalid International Airport, consider the following statements: 1. The strike occurred at an airport located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2. The victims included nationals from only three different countries. 3. The strike resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India condemns Riyadh airport missile strike killing 12, injuring over 300 others

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 11 October 2026

Middle East regional stability and its impact on India's energy security: a GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned a missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 and injured over 300 people.

Background

The strike occurred on October 10 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. A Saudi-led coalition attributed the attack to Iran-backed Houthi rebels, with victims including citizens from eight different countries.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceKing Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FactThe missile strike resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries
FactVictims included nationals from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Palestine, US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan

Prelims practice question

With reference to the missile strike at King Khalid International Airport, consider the following statements:

The strike occurred at an airport located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The victims included nationals from only three different countries.
The strike resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: Victims included citizens from eight different countries.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of regional proxy conflicts in the Middle East on India's energy security and maritime trade routes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical risk: Proximity of Houthi-led maritime disruptions to vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs)
Diplomatic balancing: Navigating India's strategic ties with both Saudi Arabia and Iran amidst regional volatility

Keywords: Proxy warfare · Energy security · Strategic autonomy · Maritime safety · Regional stability

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