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Cabinet condemns Houthi allegations, vows firm action to protect Saudi security

Reported on July 21, 2026, at 06:12 PM.

King Salman presided over the weekly Cabinet session in Jeddah.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet in Jeddah. — SPA

July 21, 2026 | 06:12 PM

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On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's Cabinet strongly denounced the Houthi militia's unfounded allegations and false accusations, vowing robust actions to protect the Kingdom's security and maritime navigation.

Chaired by King Salman in Jeddah, the Cabinet stated that the Houthi militia's engagement in regional conflicts to advance its own interests has exacerbated the Yemeni people's hardship and endangered regional stability.

It reiterated that Saudi Arabia will continue supporting the Yemeni people and their legitimate government and will take firm measures to protect its security and vessels in accordance with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The Cabinet also renewed the Kingdom's full solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan over Iranian attacks that violate international law and the principles of good neighborliness, stressing the need for an immediate halt to all forms of military escalation to preserve regional stability.

The Council reviewed the contents of a telephone call between Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which the Lebanese leader praised Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon and its efforts to promote regional peace and stability.

The Cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom's participation in international forums, commending the national efforts reflected in Saudi Arabia's Third Voluntary National Review presented at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which highlighted progress in water security, renewable energy, healthcare, digital government, industrial development and inclusive economic growth.

It also noted Saudi Arabia's achievements presented at the UN General Assembly's high-level meeting on the New Urban Agenda, highlighting improvements in homeownership, public spaces, transportation and community participation.

The Cabinet welcomed Saudi Arabia's rise to 13th globally among the world's largest recipients of foreign direct investment in 2025, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development, noting that net FDI inflows increased 53% to $32.6 billion, driven by continued economic reforms and growing investor confidence.

Among its decisions, the Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Space Agency and the United Nations on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.

It also approved unified GCC rules governing jointly owned properties, transferred authority for issuing import, export, re-export and customs clearance permits for chemicals from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Interior, the Higher Commission for Industrial Security, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and endorsed a mechanism to enhance coordination between the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission and the National Cancer Center to strengthen nuclear and radiological oversight.

The Cabinet's strong condemnation underscores Saudi Arabia's unwavering stance against threats to its sovereignty and regional peace. By reiterating support for Yemen's legitimate government and solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, the Kingdom reaffirms its role as a stabilizing force in the region. The international community will be watching how these firm measures unfold in the delicate geopolitical landscape.