Saudi Arabia on Monday strongly condemned the accusations made by the so-called military spokesman of the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom of imposing a siege on the brotherly Yemeni people, along with threats to ban maritime navigation against the Kingdom. It affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Wed, 27 2026

300 ships to support Yemen in the first half

The Saudi statement explained that the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Issa received more than 300 ships loaded with food, goods, fuel, and construction materials during the first half of 2026. This was while continuing to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2216, which stipulates preventing the entry of weapons and ammunition that the Houthi militia tries to bring into Yemen.

Mon, 13 2026

Houthi responsibility for worsening the economic and humanitarian crisis

Saudi Arabia cited the Houthi militia's record of targeting the Yemeni people and infrastructure, pointing to the attack on Aden Airport on December 30, 2020, and the targeting of oil export ports in southern Yemen on October 21, 2022. This disrupted oil exports, which represent about 60% of the Yemeni government's revenues, affecting its ability to pay salaries and fund basic services.

It added that the militia confiscated four aircraft belonging to Yemen Airways after transporting Yemeni pilgrims from Jeddah to Sana'a Airport. It also rejected all initiatives aimed at resuming civilian flights, including the Jordanian initiative, despite the Yemeni government's approval. It considered that these practices contributed to deepening the suffering of citizens, along with targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea and ongoing humanitarian violations against civilians.

The Kingdom affirmed that the Yemeni ports under Houthi control remained open for the entry of goods, food, medicine, and petroleum products, and that Sana'a Airport was operating for civilian flights via Yemen Airways, stressing that the militia's claims of a siege are not based on facts.

Sat, 18 2026

Support for peace and implementation of Security Council resolutions

The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated that Saudi Arabia's position focuses on establishing peace in Yemen and ending the suffering of the Yemeni people, noting its continued support for UN efforts, including the roadmap approved by the Yemeni government, while the Houthi terrorist militia refrained from declaring its acceptance and engaged in regional conflicts that doubled the suffering of Yemenis in areas under its control.

Fri, 19 2026

Calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities

Saudi Arabia called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards implementing Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 on protecting the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. It affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Mon, 18 2026

Affirmation of continued support for the Yemeni people

The Foreign Ministry affirmed that Saudi Arabia will continue to support the Yemeni people and their legitimate government, and continue its efforts to enhance economic stability, support basic services, and create the necessary conditions for reaching a comprehensive political solution that achieves security and stability in Yemen.

Tue, 02 2026

The terrorist militia's rejection of all initiatives

The Houthi terrorist militia's rejection of the initiatives presented by the legitimate government to alleviate the people's suffering confirms that its demands to lift the so-called siege were only part of its rhetoric aimed at dragging the Yemeni people into adventures that serve only external projects, instead of engaging in responsible steps that enhance peace opportunities.

The terrorist militia also rejected initiatives to open Sana'a Airport to alleviate the suffering of Yemeni citizens by operating regular flights between Sana'a and the Jordanian capital Amman, similar to what is done in other Yemeni airports under state administration. But the militia insisted on disrupting the national carrier, in a step aimed at choking and besieging the people and exacerbating their suffering.