Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry welcomed the statement after Deputy Minister Rayed Krimly accused Iran of arming and training the Houthis in violation of UN resolutions and the Beijing agreement. The current escalation has seen King Khalid International Airport targeted 20 times this month and the deaths of at least 19 people. The Saudi-led coalition further claimed that unnamed regional actors provided the Houthis with advanced weaponry, including attack drones and ballistic missiles.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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UN Security Council Reaffirms Saudi Right to Self-Defense Against Houthi Attacks
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A new presidential statement from the UN Security Council has formally condemned the Houthi militia for launching continued attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, civilian objects, and energy infrastructure. The council urged stricter enforcement of the arms embargo against the militia and reaffirmed Riyadh's right to self-defense in response to hostilities that also threaten navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
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