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The Saudi Council of Ministers asserted that the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity constitute non-negotiable principles during its session in Jeddah according to the Qatar News Agency. Ministers stressed Saudi Arabia’s determination to protect its citizens vital interests and resources in full compliance with the United Nations Charter and international law. The cabinet further called on the international community to implement relevant Security Council resolutions and adopt a firm position against actions that jeopardise regional stability maritime navigation and peace efforts in Yemen.
The statement strongly denounced the deliberate and repeated Houthi attacks targeting civilian areas and infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia the Qatar News Agency reported. Officials expressed support for the legitimate Yemeni government and for United Nations mediation aimed at securing peace security and stability throughout Yemen and the broader region. The Council emphasised that respect for Yemen’s sovereignty unity and territorial integrity remains essential to any lasting resolution.
A comparable Saudi Foreign Ministry statement covered by Al Arabiya English on August 9 welcomed a UN Security Council condemnation of Houthi missile strikes on the Kingdom since July 13 together with assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. That earlier position similarly reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself while urging global actors to meet their obligations under international law. The latest cabinet declaration extends this consistent policy of combining defensive readiness with diplomatic outreach.
The Qatar News Agency noted that the cabinet highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and to strengthening multilateral cooperation on pressing global issues. This stance aligns with the Kingdom’s longstanding approach to fostering stability across the Gulf and adjacent areas. Saudi officials have repeatedly tied such threats to disruptions in international trade routes and to setbacks in Yemen’s peace process.
In recent months Houthi actions have encompassed strikes on multiple Saudi cities and interference with Red Sea shipping according to patterns detailed in Saudi Press Agency releases. The cabinet instructed that full medical attention be extended to any victims of these attacks while offering prayers for their recovery and for the Kingdom’s enduring security. The session additionally reviewed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent discussions with the leaders of Oman Egypt and Greece on shared regional concerns.
The reaffirmation comes amid a series of official Saudi communications issued throughout 2026 that uniformly reject aggression and reserve the right to appropriate responses the Foreign Ministry’s public statements show. Ministers described the Houthi campaign as a danger to both Yemeni civilians and neighbouring states that undermines wider initiatives for de-escalation. Saudi Arabia continues to back UN Special Envoy endeavours to advance inclusive political solutions in Yemen.
