Saudi Cabinet: The Kingdom is the "Abode of Security and Safety"

Riyadh (Agencies): The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, affirmed that the Houthi terrorist militia will face the consequences of its crimes and repeated, heinous attacks on Saudi airports, the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques, and civilian and economic assets. The Cabinet expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the victims of these criminal strikes, and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.

It commended the decisive role of the Saudi armed forces in defending the nation, protecting its gains and resources, and deterring any aggression or threat to its sovereignty, the safety of its people, and residents on its soil, with full competence and capability; ensuring that Saudi Arabia remains a land of security and stability, advancing with will and determination toward new horizons of progress and prosperity, alongside vigorous efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region and the world.

In a related context, the Council praised the military operations carried out by the Coalition for Legitimacy Support in Yemen to neutralize the threat posed by the Houthi terrorist militia to the Yemeni people, international peace and security, global trade, and international supply chains. In this regard, the Kingdom reiterated that it will not allow threats to its security or freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and expressed its appreciation for the positions of countries and international organizations condemning the crimes of this rebellious, usurping faction.

The Council also commended the success achieved in restoring oil flows through the East-West Pipeline, noting that this rapid recovery demonstrates the high operational flexibility of the Kingdom’s energy system and its ability to develop technical solutions and respond to emergencies, thereby enhancing the reliability and continuity of supplies to international markets and supporting the global economy.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Coalition forces, announced the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Coalition clarified in a statement released by its spokesperson yesterday morning that the ballistic missile had been intercepted and destroyed. This announcement comes amid missile attacks previously carried out by the Houthi group against Saudi territory, using ballistic missiles and drones. The Coalition forces had previously announced the interception and destruction of several aerial threats targeting Saudi Arabia.

Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition for Legitimacy Support in Yemen, also announced the interception and destruction of three cruise missiles in the Riyadh and southern regions, as well as the interception and destruction of two drones in the same areas.

On a separate note, a senior source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced yesterday that an administrative building belonging to Aramco in Dammam was targeted, resulting in a limited fire that was brought under control. The source confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack.