The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly denounced what was mentioned by the so-called military spokesman of the terrorist Houthi militia accusing it of blockading the brotherly Yemeni people and imposing a naval ban on it.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation of what was mentioned by the so-called military spokesman of the terrorist Houthi militia accusing the Kingdom of blockading the brotherly Yemeni people and imposing a naval ban on the Kingdom."

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The ministry said in the statement: "The Kingdom affirms that it has worked over the past years 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. Moreover, the ports in northern Yemen (Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Isa) received more than 300 ships during the first half of 2026 carrying various foodstuffs, goods, fuel, and construction materials, while continuing to operate under UN Security Council Resolution 2216 preventing the entry of weapons and ammunition that the Houthi militia attempts by all means to bring into Yemen to prolong its control over the resources of the Yemeni people."

Crimes of the Houthi Militia

The ministry also recalled the widespread attacks previously committed by the Houthi militia targeting the Yemeni people and infrastructure in Yemen, including the targeting of Aden Airport on December 30, 2020, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of martyrs and wounded. It also targeted oil export ports in southern Yemen on October 21, 2022, during the truce period, followed by attacks to halt the government's ability to sell oil, which represents nearly 60% of government revenues, directly impacting the payment of employee salaries. Then it confiscated four aircraft belonging to Yemenia Airways, which the militia seized at Sana'a Airport after transporting Yemeni pilgrims from Jeddah. Thereafter, it dragged Yemen into the regional conflict 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 controlled by the Houthi militia. It rejected all initiatives to resume flights from Sana'a Airport, the latest being the Jordanian initiative.

In addition to the ongoing humanitarian violations committed by this militia against Yemeni citizens, it is now attempting 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.

Ending the Suffering of the Yemeni People

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed 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, and engaged in a conflict in the region to support its sinister agenda and goals, thereby doubling the suffering of Yemeni citizens in areas under its control. The ministry added in the statement: "The Kingdom calls 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, while at the same time affirming 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 of 1982." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the Kingdom continues to support the brotherly Yemeni people and their legitimate government.