Saudi Arabia has expressed strong support for a United Nations Security Council statement condemning the recent surge in Houthi attacks on its territory. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted its appreciation for the international body’s solidarity in denouncing these escalations, which have targeted civilians, airports, and vital infrastructure, and posed threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.
The Security Council specifically criticized the attacks on King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, which reportedly resulted in casualties. Additional attacks on other Saudi airports and facilities owned by Saudi Aramco were also condemned. In response, the council extended condolences to the victims’ families and urged the Houthis to cease their military escalation and stop targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Further emphasizing the gravity of the situation, the Security Council called for the full implementation of Resolution 2216, adopted in 2015, and subsequent resolutions. It stressed the necessity for stronger international cooperation, particularly with Yemen’s internationally recognized government, to prevent the flow of weapons and military support to the Houthis.
In addition to the condemnation of the attacks, the Security Council also addressed the threats posed by the Houthis to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, underscoring the importance of protecting vessels and ensuring the safety of international maritime navigation.
The council reiterated its support for Yemen’s internationally recognized government and emphasized the need to uphold the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It also reaffirmed backing for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement in Yemen.