Saudi Arabia urges firm UN Security Council action over Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia has formally urged the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action in response to ongoing Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom. During an emergency session convened to address the regional security situation, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, condemned the recent strikes on civilian and economic infrastructure in cities including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran.

According to the Saudi Gazette, Ambassador Al-Wasil reported that these attacks have resulted in injuries to 73 civilians, including women and children. He emphasized that the Houthi escalation represents a significant threat not only to Saudi national assets and the safety of its citizens but also to the stability of international shipping lanes. Specifically, the Ambassador highlighted the risks posed to navigation through the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, which are critical arteries for global trade and energy supplies.

The Saudi delegation called upon the Security Council to fulfill its mandate for maintaining international peace and security by adopting a firm stance against the perpetrators. This diplomatic push comes amid a wider period of heightened tension in the region, as international observers and wire services report on the potential for Houthi military advancements to further destabilize the Red Sea corridor. The UN Security Council is expected to deliberate on the request as part of its ongoing monitoring of the conflict in Yemen and its spillover effects on neighboring states.