Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen amid Houthi escalation

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Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen amid Houthi escalation​

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen amid Houthi escalation

Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen amid Houthi escalation

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Updated 6 October 2026 12:52
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October 6, 202612:49






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• The Cabinet was chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh
• It accused the Houthis of choosing military escalation over peace

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full support for Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and internationally recognized government as fighting intensified against the Iran-backed Houthis.

The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, said Saudi Arabia backed efforts to restore Yemen’s state institutions and accused the Houthis of choosing military escalation over peace.

It said the group’s actions were deepening Yemen’s humanitarian and economic crisis while threatening regional security and maritime navigation in the southern Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The statement comes amid the sharpest escalation in Yemen’s conflict since a UN-brokered truce in 2022.

Yemen’s internationally recognized government launched a major military offensive against the Houthis on Sunday, with Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi saying operations would continue to reclaim territory held by the group.

Government forces have since advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, retaking territory around the strategically important Bab Al-Mandab Strait and the port city of Mokha, according to Yemeni officials.

Meanwhile, the Houthis have stepped up their attacks against the Kingdom.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi Civil Aviation authority said three people were injured when the airports of Najran and Jazan were targeted in two attacks, leaving some material damage.

Riyadh has also accused the Houthis of attempts to target Makkah and Madinah, as well as attacks on civilian and economic facilities in Riyadh, Abha, Khamis Mushayt, Jazan, Najran, Taif and Yanbu.

The Cabinet also welcomed the outcome of Monday’s emergency meeting of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, which brings together Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye.

The three countries condemned attempts to target Makkah and Madinah and attacks on Saudi cities and civilian and economic facilities, while agreeing to move immediately toward the practical implementation of their collective-defense commitments.

The alliance said the measures would include providing agreed military forces and capabilities and ensuring their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of strengthening military readiness, integration and collective deterrence.

At the start of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also briefed ministers on his talks with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

The two leaders reviewed relations and areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Syria, as well as the latest regional developments, SPA reported.

The Cabinet also authorized the Saudi environment minister to discuss and sign a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment on environmental protection.

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[Mobius]

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Super Saudi Wahabia weapon soon to deployed on the battlefield.....


The strongest Saudi tank manufacturing industry is called "Dance, O Long-Lived One"

I wasn't aware twerking was a thing in KSA.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

They've been belly dancing and twerking to the point that they no longer know the art of fighting. This is why they plan to recruit ISIS mercenaries from Syria and beyond.

Based on the size of the ass I assume there to be a lot of belly.

What's wrong with hiring Americans? Or do we cost too much?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

ISIS are dumb zombies. I'm sure American's aren't as thick to send their sons to a region only to return back in body bags. It'll be a bad look for Trump & Co.

The question I have is simple:

Will Pakland and Turkiye fight in Yemen on behalf of the Saudis?

 

[Mobius]

The question I have is simple:

Will Pakland and Turkiye fight in Yemen on behalf of the Saudis?

Personally, I hope not. It's not Pak/Turks war. Saudi started it so they can finish it themselves as far as I'm concerned. They FA and now they're FO.
Just because they have control of the 2 holy sites, doesn't give them the right to act like absolute douches on the international stage.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Personally, I hope not. It's not Pak/Turks war. Saudi started it so they can finish it themselves as far as I'm concerned. They FA and now they're FO.
Just because they have control of the 2 holy sites, doesn't give them the right to act like absolute douches on the international stage.

Bingo!

That has been my point all along. Just because there is a pact, it should not mean the others go off to do your bidding for you.

 

[El Sidd]

The sooner scorched earth tactics are employed in Yemen, the better.

May their God be pleased with their sacrifice.

 

[The SC]

Bingo!

That has been my point all along. Just because there is a pact, it should not mean the others go off to do your bidding for you.

The pact is about when any of the three countries is attacked it is like attacking the three of them.. this is the essence of the accord..there is no bidding as KSA has opened the door to defensive assistance to cover the depletion of air defense missiles.. as for Yemen war.. Saudi Arabia is the only one there to assist the legitimate government to balance the support of Iran to the Houthis..