UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

UN Security Council Houthi attacks Saudi Arabia security Red Sea navigation Resolution 2216

The UN Security Council has issued a presidential statement strongly condemning the escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. The Council specifically highlighted strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, and Saudi Aramco energy facilities, which resulted in multiple casualties.

In addition to condemning the attacks, the Council emphasized the importance of protecting commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Members called for the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and urged practical international cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons, technical assistance, training, or funding.

Saudi Arabia welcomed the statement, affirming its inherent right to self-defense under international law to protect its citizens and national security. The Council also reaffirmed its support for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg’s efforts to achieve a Yemeni-led political settlement, stressing that lasting peace cannot be achieved through violence or coercion.

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Aramco · Hans Grundberg · Houthi militia · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Iran · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Aramco · United Nations Security Council · United States

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[● 12 SOURCES] The Council urged practical cooperation to prevent Houthis from receiving weapons, training, or funding. wahhnews.com · al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · +5 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The Security Council affirmed Saudi Arabia's inherent right to self-defense under international law. wahhnews.com · al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · +5 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The UN Security Council condemned the escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. wahhnews.com · al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Houthis have used Chinese-exported parts to attempt manufacturing medium-range ballistic missiles.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Houthis have received weapons, funding, and training from Iran for over a decade.
[● 12 SOURCES] The Security Council called for an immediate cessation of Houthi military escalation. wahhnews.com · al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Houthi strikes targeted King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11. wahhnews.com · al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · +3 more
[DISPUTED] One attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · wahhnews.com · www.almashhad.news · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The Security Council reaffirmed support for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg's efforts toward a political settlement. al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · wahhnews.com · www.almashhad.news · +3 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Aramco energy infrastructure. al-hadath.com · cbnlb.com · www.khbr.me · wahhnews.com · www.almashhad.news · +4 more