Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Al-Budaiwi expressed on Tuesday his strongest condemnation and denunciation of the statements issued by the military spokesman of the Houthi group, which contained false allegations against Saudi Arabia and baseless accusations in "a desperate and blatant attempt to distort facts and evade responsibility for the group's practices, which have deepened the suffering of the Yemeni people and threatened the security and stability of the region."

Al-Budaiwi said in a statement that "these irresponsible statements will not change the established facts, foremost of which are the sincere efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the Yemeni people, contribute to achieving security and stability, advance the political solution track, and provide humanitarian and relief aid, based on its responsibility towards Yemen and its people."

He stressed that the security of maritime navigation and freedom of international trade are "a fundamental pillar for regional and international security and stability, and that any attempts to target international waterways constitute a clear violation of international law, the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and relevant Security Council resolutions."

He called on the international community to "take a firm stance against these false Houthi allegations and threats, and work to implement Security Council resolutions, in a manner that ensures the protection of maritime navigation and prevents any practices that endanger the security of international maritime passages."

He reiterated the full solidarity of the Gulf Cooperation Council with the Kingdom, and its support for all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and interests.

Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi threats

On Monday, Saudi Arabia condemned the threats to navigation made by the Houthi group in Yemen, pledging to protect the Kingdom's ships and continue supporting the Yemeni people.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed in a statement "the Kingdom's strongest condemnation of what the so-called military spokesman of the terrorist Houthi militia mentioned regarding accusing the Kingdom of besieging the brotherly Yemeni people and imposing a maritime navigation ban on the Kingdom."

The Kingdom affirmed that "over the past years, it has worked with the legitimate Yemeni government to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people, including continuing development projects, supporting the Yemeni government's budget, and providing petroleum derivatives to operate power stations."

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled what "the Houthi militia previously did in terms of widespread attacks targeting the Yemeni people and infrastructure in Yemen, including the targeting of Aden Airport on 30/12/2020, resulting in the death and injury of dozens of martyrs and wounded. During the truce period, it targeted oil export ports in southern Yemen on 21/10/2022, followed by attacks to stop the government's ability to sell oil, which constitutes nearly 60% of the government's revenues, directly affecting the payment of employee salaries. Then it confiscated four aircraft belonging to Yemenia Airways, which the militia seized at Sanaa Airport after transporting Yemeni pilgrims from Jeddah Governorate."

The Saudi statement pointed out that "the Houthi militia dragged Yemen into conflict in the region and targeted commercial ships in the Red Sea, causing increased suffering for the Yemeni people, preventing them from traveling, and exacerbating economic problems, especially in areas under Houthi militia control. It rejected all initiatives to resume flights from Sanaa Airport, the latest being the Jordanian initiative, along with the continuous humanitarian violations committed by the militia against Yemeni citizens. It is now trying to export the economic problems and popular rejection it faces due to its crimes and violations by fabricating false accusations and directing them at the Kingdom."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that "the Kingdom's position aims to achieve peace in Yemen and end the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. The Kingdom has supported UN efforts to achieve peace in Yemen over the past years, including the roadmap that the Yemeni government agreed to, while the Houthi militia refrained from announcing its acceptance. It engaged in conflict in the region to support its ominous agenda and goals, doubling the suffering of Yemeni citizens in areas under its control."

The Kingdom 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. At the same time, it affirms that the Kingdom will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea."

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that "the Kingdom continues to support the brotherly Yemeni people and their legitimate government."

It added: "The ports in northern Yemen (Al-Hudaydah, Al-Salif, and Ras Isa) received, during the first half of 2026, more than 300 ships carrying various foodstuffs, goods, fuel, and construction materials, while continuing to operate under Security Council Resolution 2216 to prevent the entry of weapons and ammunition that the Houthi militia is trying by all means to bring into Yemen to prolong its control over the resources of the Yemeni people."