Arab and international reactions continued to denounce the attack launched by the Houthi group in Yemen, targeting a ship belonging to a Saudi company while sailing in the Red Sea, amid warnings of its repercussions on international navigation security 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 security of maritime navigation, the safety of international trade, and energy supplies.'

The ministry affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete 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 security and safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and all other vital waterways, and holding those responsible for the attacks accountable, in order to maintain regional and international 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, the safety of international trade, and energy supplies.'

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry affirmed in a statement 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 and protect its security and interests, emphasizing its rejection of any practices that would undermine the security and stability of the region.

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

The State of 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 affirmed in a statement that 'the continuation of these rejected assaults represents a dangerous escalation threatening the security and stability of the region and efforts to consolidate 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 renewed '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 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 exacerbate the situation and endanger freedom of navigation.

It added that the Sultanate is 'currently working in coordination with brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni parties, and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen with the aim of resuming the political path 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 security and safety of maritime navigation.

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry affirmed in a statement on Thursday 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 insistence on threatening regional and international security, and gambling with the capabilities of the Yemeni people and exacerbating their humanitarian suffering.'

Internationally, France described the Houthi attacks on Saudi ships as 'irresponsible' and a serious 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 the stability of the region.

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

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

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