According to the Saudi Gazette, the Saudi Cabinet held a session on Tuesday in Jeddah, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the meeting, the Cabinet issued a formal statement reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to protecting its national security and critical infrastructure. The statement specifically condemned recent hostile acts by Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq, which have targeted oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern regions, as well as commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
The Cabinet emphasized that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to respond to these threats in accordance with international law and the principle of proportionality. Furthermore, the Saudi leadership called upon the Iraqi government to implement necessary measures to ensure that its national territory is not utilized as a launchpad for military operations against the Kingdom. This diplomatic stance follows a period of heightened regional instability, with international reports confirming that Saudi Arabia has recently joined the United States in conducting strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
In addition to security matters, the session served as a review of recent diplomatic engagements. The Cabinet noted that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held a series of telephone conversations with regional and international leaders, including the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. These discussions are part of an ongoing effort by Riyadh to coordinate regional responses to the evolving security environment in the Middle East.
The story reports on a standard Saudi Cabinet session and policy statement. While the specific details of the Cabinet's agenda are sourced from the Saudi Gazette, the broader context of regional tensions and Saudi involvement in strikes against militias is corroborated by multiple trusted wire services.
Original report: Saudi Gazette