Saudi Cabinet: Houthi Militia Will Face Consequences of Its Crimes and Blameworthy Aggressions Against the Kingdom
Saudi Cabinet condemns Houthi aggressions and adopts economic and security decisions
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Saudi Arabia will not allow threats to its security or freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait
The Saudi Cabinet affirmed that the Houthi terrorist militia will face the consequences of its crimes and repeated, heinous attacks on the Kingdom’s airports, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, pilgrims visiting the Two Holy Mosques, as well as civilian and economic assets and facilities.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the Cabinet, during its session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, commended the resolute role of the armed forces in defending the nation, protecting its gains and resources, and deterring any aggression or threat to its sovereignty and the safety of citizens and residents.
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The Cabinet expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the victims of those criminal attacks, and prayed for the swift recovery of the wounded and injured.
It praised the military operations conducted by the coalition supporting legitimacy 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.
The Cabinet stressed that Saudi Arabia will not allow threats to its security or freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, expressing appreciation for the positions of friendly and allied countries and international organizations condemning the crimes of the Houthi militia.
The Cabinet also commended the success in restoring oil flows through the East-West pipeline, noting that the rapid recovery reflects the resilience of the Saudi energy system and its ability to handle emergencies, enhance the reliability and continuity of supplies to international markets.
The Cabinet reviewed the substance of talks and meetings held in recent days between Saudi Arabia and friendly and allied countries, and highlighted the outcomes of the fifth meeting of the Security Coordination Committee stemming from the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council. It welcomed participants in the 25th World Petroleum Congress and the Arab and international ministerial meetings hosted by Riyadh.
On domestic affairs, the Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the broad societal engagement with the annual national blood donation campaign for 2026.
The Cabinet approved a number of decisions, including Saudi Arabia’s accession to the humanitarian funds of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, discussions on cooperation memoranda with Syria and the Green Middle East initiative, and approval of cooperation memoranda in education, research and development, and innovation, alongside discussions with Egypt on cooperation between the two central banks.
It also approved the three-year Guideline Strategy for Food Security for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the merger of the General Authority for Foreign Trade and the Saudi Export Development Authority into a single entity named the “General Authority for Foreign Trade and Export,” along with several appointments, promotions, and the approval of final reports and accounts of government entities.
