SAUDI ARABIA

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab Parliament have voiced strong condemnation of recent Houthi threats and accusations, reaffirming their solidarity with Saudi Arabia.

These statements reflect mounting international concern over the Houthi group's escalating rhetoric and actions in the region.

A person watches Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea deliver a televised statement in Sana'a, Yemen, 20 July 2026. —EPA

RIYADH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Parliament have condemned recent threats and accusations made by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and calling for the protection of maritime security in the Red Sea.

On Tuesday, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha issued a statement denouncing the Houthi group's threats targeting Saudi Arabia, maritime navigation, and international trade freedom.

He called for the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Yemen and the protection of navigation rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

He said the threats were part of a continuing pattern of attacks and baseless claims by the Houthis against the Kingdom, including recent missile attacks targeting southern Saudi Arabia and threats against maritime navigation.

The Secretary-General stressed that the Houthi group’s military spokesperson’s accusations and threats were unacceptable and could not be justified in any form, warning that the continued threat to maritime navigation poses a danger to regional and international security.

He reaffirmed the OIC’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its security and stability.

He also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to contribute to peace, security and stability in Yemen, alongside the generous humanitarian and relief assistance, and development projects it has provided to ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Similarly, the Arab Parliament reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned statements by the Houthi militia's military spokesperson, who accused the Kingdom of imposing a blockade on Yemen and banning maritime navigation.

Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi rejected what he described as provocative and irresponsible remarks, saying they contradict Saudi Arabia’s continued efforts and ongoing support for the Yemeni people.

He reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s firm rejection of any offensive statements or threats targeting Saudi Arabia or undermining its sovereignty and national security, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Arab national security.

Al Yamahi also called on the international community to take the necessary steps to implement the United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2722, in protecting the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and deter actions that threaten regional and international peace and security.

Saudi Arabia has been a key player in the Yemen conflict, leading a military coalition and providing extensive humanitarian aid. The Houthi threats not only target Saudi security but also risk disrupting vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea, a crucial artery for global trade. The international community continues to call for adherence to UN resolutions to restore stability.