The Arab League condemned the attack launched by the Houthi militia on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea, and affirmed its rejection of Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan.

These statements come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with increasing attacks on commercial ships and tankers in vital maritime corridors.

Cairo, 09 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to 23 July 2026 (SPA) - The Arab League affirmed its absolute rejection of the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea and the Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, stressing that these practices represent a violation of international law and a threat to navigation security and regional stability. The official spokesman for the Arab League said in a statement that the League welcomes the position expressed by the Gulf Cooperation Council, emphasizing the importance of Arab solidarity in facing threats to their security and the safety of maritime passages. He stressed the need for an immediate halt to all actions threatening international navigation in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, calling on Iran to cease its transgressions and return to the negotiation process as the only way to reach a comprehensive and sustainable settlement, warning that continued escalation would complicate the crisis and undermine security and stability efforts in the region. // End // 23:40 t m 0234

These developments fall within a broader context of tension between Iran and Arab states, as Riyadh and several Arab capitals accuse Tehran of supporting Houthi militias and destabilizing the region. Observers believe that continued escalation could have severe consequences for energy security and global trade. The Arab League's call for dialogue signals the importance of diplomatic solutions despite the complexity of the situation.