Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the accusations made by the so-called military spokesman of the terrorist Houthi militia that it has blockaded the brotherly Yemeni people and banned maritime navigation.

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 regarding accusations against the Kingdom of blockading the brotherly Yemeni people and banning maritime navigation 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 the continuation of development projects, support for the Yemeni government's budget, and provision of petroleum derivatives to operate power plants. Additionally, the ports in northern Yemen (Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Isa) received more than 300 ships carrying various foodstuffs, goods, fuel, and construction materials during the first half of 2026, while continuing to work under UN Security Council Resolution 2216 to prevent the entry of weapons and ammunition that the Houthi militia attempts by all means to bring into Yemen to prolong its control over the Yemeni people's resources.'

Crimes of the Houthi Militia

The ministry also recalled the extensive attacks previously committed by the Houthi militia targeting the Yemeni people and infrastructure in Yemen, including the attack on Aden Airport on December 30, 2020, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of martyrs and wounded. During the truce period, they targeted oil export ports in southern Yemen on October 21, 2022, followed by attacks to halt the government's ability to sell oil, which constitutes nearly 60% of government revenues, directly impacting the payment of employee salaries. Then they confiscated four aircraft belonging to Yemenia Airways, detaining them at Sanaa Airport after transporting Yemeni pilgrims from Jeddah. Subsequently, they 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 under Houthi control. They rejected all initiatives to resume flights from Sanaa Airport, the latest being the Jordanian initiative.

In addition to the ongoing humanitarian violations committed by this militia against Yemeni citizens, it is now trying to export the economic problems and public rejection it faces due to its crimes and violations by fabricating false accusations against 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 conflict in the region to support its nefarious agenda and goals, which doubled 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 UN Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 on the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, and at the same time affirms 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 also affirmed that the Kingdom continues to support the brotherly Yemeni people and their legitimate government.