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Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has said the kingdom will not compromise on its security amid intensified attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces.
Speaking on behalf of King Salman at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shura Council on Wednesday, the crown prince accused the Houthis of choosing “chaos and destruction” and putting Yemen and the wider region at risk.
He said Saudi Arabia would respond firmly to any threat or attack aimed at undermining the kingdom’s security, while continuing efforts to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions.
Mohammed bin Salman also highlighted the trilateral Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August, saying it reflects Riyadh’s efforts to strengthen regional stability and coordinate security measures.
He also referred to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, stressing that international waterways should not be used as tools for political or economic pressure.
Saudi Arabia, he said, supports a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect navigation and shared interests.
The remarks come amid a recent escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
The UN Security Council has condemned the attacks, including those affecting civilian and energy infrastructure, and urged respect for international law and freedom of navigation.
Saudi Arabia has simultaneously continued diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions, while maintaining that its national security remains non-negotiable.
