# Saudi Arabian maritime and regional security advocacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabian-maritime-and-regional-security-advocacy
> Updated: 2026-09-26T16:56:46.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud emphasized that Gulf regional security is an inseparable component of global security. He highlighted that Saudi Arabia and neighboring nations have faced ‘open Iranian attacks’ targeting security resources, civilian facilities, and economic infrastructure.

Al Saud stressed the connection between regional stability and global energy security, international trade, and supply chains. He called for the protection of freedom of navigation in critical waterways, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. He rejected the use of these maritime routes as ‘tools for blackmail, pressure, or threats.’

In his remarks, the Foreign Minister criticized Houthi militia actions in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, urging the international community to ensure stability and civilian protection in Yemen. To resolve regional instability, he advocated for comprehensive security arrangements, a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction, and international oversight for peaceful nuclear programs.

Expanding on maritime concerns, Al Saud specifically requested that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz return to its state prior to February 28, with no fees or restrictions imposed on transit. He also expressed support for regional de-escalation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran. Regarding the Palestinian conflict, he advocated for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital.

## Claims

- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stated that Gulf security is integral to global security. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Saudi Arabia has been subjected to Iranian attacks targeting security resources and civilian and economic facilities. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Foreign Minister called for the restoration of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to its state prior to February 28. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Saudi Arabia supports a two-state solution for Palestine based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Oman's Foreign Minister Bedir el-Busaidi called for dialogue between the US and Iran to reach a sustainable agreement. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Saudi Arabia rejects use of waterways as tools for blackmail

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged the UN to protect international maritime navigation, rejecting the use of waterways for blackmail and condemning Houthi militia actions in the Red Sea.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-rejects-use-of-waterways-as-tools-for-blackmail

### 2026-09-26: Saudi Foreign Minister addresses UN General Assembly on Gulf security

At the UN General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Al Saud linked Gulf security to global stability, calling for protected maritime routes and addressing Iranian threats, Palestinian sovereignty, and Yemen.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-foreign-minister-al-saud-addresses-un-on-gulf-security

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