International

Kuwait condemns and denounces Houthi militia attack on Saudi ship

SPA - Kuwait

Date of publication: July 23, 2026 16:27 KSA

The State of Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack launched by the Houthi militia on a Saudi ship while it was sailing in the Red Sea, in 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed - in a statement published by the Kuwait News Agency - Kuwait's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its standing by its side and support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty and protect its security and interests, stressing Kuwait's rejection of any practices that would undermine the region's security and stability. It also stressed the need for an immediate cessation of these attacks and adherence to the rules of international law that guarantee freedom of navigation and safe passage in international waterways.