UK voices support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen against Houthi attacks
UK Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty condemned Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia and Yemen, expressing solidarity with both nations and offering condolences.
Riyadh - The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the UN Security Council's condemnation of Houthi missile attacks against the Kingdom since July 13, urging the international community to take a firm stance against actions that jeopardize Yemen's peace efforts. In a statement released on Saturday, Saudi Arabia praised the UN Security Council's August 7, 2026, statement condemning the Houthi militia's attacks on the Kingdom and commercial vessels since July 22.
The Kingdom appreciated the statement's emphasis on adhering to international law, UN Security Council Resolution 2216, and respecting Yemen's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity. It reiterated the call for the international community to uphold its responsibilities in implementing UN Security Council resolutions and to take a strong stance against practices threatening regional security, maritime navigation, and trade.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding its security, sovereignty, and the right to defend itself and its citizens, capabilities, and facilities against any attacks, while supporting Yemen's legitimate government and the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen's peace efforts.
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