US will live up to defence agreement commitments with Saudi Arabia: Rubio
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will honor its defense commitments to Saudi Arabia.
- Rubio linked recent attacks on Saudi Arabia to the Houthis and alleged Iran-backed Shia militias in Iraq.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will honor its commitments under a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi military activity in the region.
Speaking at a press conference, Rubio said the United States has a "very strong defense agreement" with Saudi Arabia and would uphold its obligations under the pact.
"We have a very strong defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, and we will live up to our commitments in that agreement. We don’t like what’s happening. Obviously, it’s very disturbing," Rubio said.
Responding to a question about the Houthi military campaign, Rubio said Saudi Arabia had faced attacks from multiple groups.
"Saudi Arabia was not just attacked by the Houthis. They were probably also attacked by Shia militias in Iraq, who are an Iranian proxy," he claimed.
Rubio did not provide further details in his remarks about the alleged attacks by Iraqi militias.
His comments come as Washington and Riyadh maintain close defense and security ties, with the United States continuing to emphasize its commitment to Saudi Arabia's security amid regional tensions.
