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Arab League Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Ship, Affirms Rejection of Iranian Aggression against Arab States

WAS - Cairo

Publication Date: July 23, 2026 23:58 KSA

The Arab League affirmed its categorical rejection of the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea, and Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, stressing that these practices constitute a violation of international law and a threat to the security of navigation and stability in the region.

The official spokesperson for the Arab League said in a statement that the League welcomes the position expressed by the Gulf Cooperation Council, stressing the importance of Arab states standing together to confront threats targeting their security and the safety of maritime passages. He emphasized the need for an immediate halt to all acts threatening international navigation in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, calling on Iran to cease its violations and return to the negotiating process as the only way to reach a comprehensive and sustainable settlement, warning that continued escalation would complicate the crisis and undermine efforts for security and stability in the region.