Geneva: The United Nations Security Council has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to self-defence, expressing solidarity with Riyadh in a unanimous statement supported by all 15 Council members.
The statement described attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as irresponsible and condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports and facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco.
According to the information provided, the attacks on Saudi Arabia resulted in 14 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
The Security Council also expressed concern over Houthi threats against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
It stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and respect for international humanitarian law.
The Council called for an end to the supply of weapons, financial resources and technical assistance to the Houthis, underscoring the need to prevent further escalation and protect regional security.
The statement further reaffirmed the importance of preserving Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2216.
The unanimous position highlights the Council’s condemnation of attacks against Saudi Arabia, its emphasis on regional stability and its call for the protection of international maritime navigation through the strategically important Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.