Saudi to take ‘all measures to deter Houthi attacks’: Saudi UN representative
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- Saudi Arabia says it will take "all necessary measures" to deter Houthi attacks.
- Riyadh calls for an end to military escalation in Yemen and threats to international navigation.
Saudi Arabia’s UN representative Abdulaziz al-Wasil said Riyadh would take "all necessary measures" to deter Houthi attacks and protect its security and sovereignty.
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Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, al-Wasil said Saudi Arabia would not hesitate to act in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
Riyadh calls for de-escalation
The Saudi diplomat said Riyadh supports Yemeni-led political solutions aimed at meeting the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security, stability and prosperity.
He also urged the Security Council to send a clear message that attacks targeting Saudi Arabia must stop, military escalation inside Yemen must end, and threats to international navigation must cease.
