Arab and international reactions continued condemning the attack launched by the Houthi group in Yemen, which targeted a ship belonging to a Saudi company while it was sailing in the Red Sea, amid warnings of its repercussions on the safety of international navigation and energy supplies.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Houthi assault that targeted a ship belonging to a Saudi company while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire at the front of the ship without any injuries.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said the assault constitutes 'a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a serious threat to the safety of maritime navigation, international trade, and energy supplies.'

The Ministry affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its full support for the legitimate measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests.

It renewed its call on the international community, especially the Security Council, to 'assume its responsibilities in putting an end to these terrorist attacks, taking deterrent measures to protect the safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and all vital waterways, and holding those responsible for the attacks accountable, in order to preserve regional and global security and stability.'

For its part, Kuwait strongly condemned the attack, considering the targeting 'a flagrant violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and freedom of maritime navigation, international trade, and energy supplies.'

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry, in a statement, affirmed the State of Kuwait's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, standing by its side and supporting all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security and interests, stressing its rejection of any practices that would destabilize the region's security and stability.

It called for the immediate cessation of these attacks, and adherence to the rules of international law that guarantee freedom of navigation and safe passage in international waterways.

Qatar also strongly condemned the Houthi targeting, considering the attack 'a serious violation of international navigation safety, a direct threat to the security of global energy supplies, and a clear and explicit breach of the rules of international law.'

The Qatari Foreign Ministry, in a statement, affirmed that 'the continuation of these unacceptable attacks represents a dangerous escalation threatening the security and stability of the region and efforts to entrench regional security and stability.'

The Qatari Foreign Ministry called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities regarding the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 on the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, stressing that 'freedom of navigation in international waterways is a fundamental principle of international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.'

The Ministry reiterated 'the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and interests, affirming that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the State of Qatar and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.'

For its part, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Sultanate is following with great interest the latest developments related to the situation in the Red Sea region, and stressed the need to avoid escalation and any threats that would aggravate the situation and jeopardize freedom of navigation.

It added that the Sultanate is 'currently working in coordination with brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yemeni parties, and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen with the aim of resuming the political process and the roadmap to achieve security and stability in the region.'

Jordan also condemned the attack, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation.

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Thursday, affirmed Jordan's rejection and denunciation of this assault, stressing Jordan's absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its full support for all steps it takes to protect its security, stability, and capabilities.

The Yemeni government also condemned in the strongest terms 'the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia,' affirming that 'the Houthi terrorist militia's open adoption of attacks targeting civilian ships and global energy supplies renews proof of the terrorist nature of these militias, and reveals their determination to threaten regional and international security, gamble with the capabilities of the Yemeni people, and exacerbate their humanitarian suffering.'

Internationally, France described the Houthi attacks on Saudi ships as 'irresponsible' and a dangerous escalation, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on the Houthis to stop all activities that endanger international navigation and the lives of seafarers, considering their recent threats an escalation that directly threatens regional stability.

Britain condemned on Thursday the attacks launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi group on Saudi oil tankers, saying they endanger lives and threaten regional stability.

The British Foreign Ministry said in a statement that these 'reckless' attacks portend the risk of an environmental disaster and constitute a serious violation of international law.

Britain affirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calling on the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks.