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  "id": 14971273,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council condemnation of Houthi attacks, reaffirms right to self-defense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/saudi-arabia-welcomes-un-security-council-condemnation-of-houthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:05:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665474/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-welcomes-un-condemnation-of-deadly-houthi-airport-attacks-asserts-self-defense-right"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia welcomed the United Nations Security Council's strong condemnation of recent Houthi attacks, affirming its inherent right to self-defense under international law. The Kingdom expressed gratitude for the Security Council's solidarity with its stance and its condemnation of Houthi attacks on civilians, airports, vital infrastructure, and maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of implementing Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, alongside international cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons and other military support. The Council condemned the reckless strikes against King Khalid International Airport, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, as well as attacks on other Saudi airports and Aramco facilities. They extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery, while reaffirming Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself in accordance with international law. The Council called for the Houthis to immediately halt their military escalation and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed a United Nations Security Council presidential statement strongly condemning escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, reaffirming its inherent right under international law to defend its security and protect citizens and residents.In a statement issued Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the Security Council's solidarity with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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