King Mohammed VI condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Moroccan King Mohammed VI has strongly denounced repeated assaults by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, reiterating his nation's commitment to Saudi security, sovereignty and stability. In letters to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Moroccan monarch expressed deep anguish over attacks targeting civilian and economic institutions, vital infrastructure, cities and residential districts.

The statement was released by Morocco's Royal Office. King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco and Saudi Arabia share profound religious, historical and strategic bonds, emphasizing the necessity for solidarity amid the crisis. "In accordance with the bonds of faith and history and the collective destiny, as well as the strong ties of brotherhood that unite us personally, along with our two Families and our two brotherly peoples, I address You in this critical situation that your precious country is facing," he stated.

The King labeled the assaults as "disgraceful attacks," contending they had targeted civilians, economic assets, and crucial infrastructure. He expressed particular worry over what he termed attempts to strike Mecca and Medina, emphasizing that the holy cities were "the holiest places on Earth and the most sacred in the heart of every Muslim."

The King characterized the assaults as aggression not only against Saudi Arabia but also against Muslims worldwide, stating they contravened the tenets of Islam, which advocate for "peace, tolerance, and the sacred nature of blood, honor, and holy sites." Morocco vowed to condemn the "criminal acts," holding the Houthi militias and their backers accountable "before God, history, and international law."

The Moroccan monarch also highlighted the strong security ties between Morocco and the Gulf states, asserting that the safety and stability of Saudi Arabia, like the security of the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, are inseparable from Morocco's security. He added: "Any aggression against Saudi Arabia is an aggression against Morocco."

King Mohammed VI cautioned that persistent attacks by militant groups and their regional backers could jeopardize stability across the region and endanger critical sea routes vital for global commerce and international shipping. He reiterated Morocco's shared concerns with Saudi Arabia regarding the broader regional security situation and reaffirmed its willingness to stand by the Kingdom.

"As I share this strategic appraisal with you, we reiterate that the perpetuation of these aggressions constitutes a flagrant breach of international law and pertinent UN resolutions," he said. The King explicitly referenced UN Security Council Resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2722 (2024), which address the withdrawal and disarmament of militias and attacks on maritime navigation.

He also highlighted that attacks on civilian locales, economic infrastructure, and sacred sites violate international humanitarian law and relevant international conventions and customs.