RIYADH: Muslim countries and regional organisations have strongly condemned Thursday’s Houthi missile attacks targeting the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for its security, stability and territorial integrity.
Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Friday, described the attacks as a reprehensible act of aggression that showed a blatant disregard for civilian lives, violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and constituted a clear breach of international law. It called for an immediate halt to such irresponsible acts.
Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Doha | September 24, 2026
The State of Qatar strongly condemns in the strongest terms ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi group on the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, describing them as a violation… pic.twitter.com/9hd2w5eRLD
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 25, 2026
Gulf Cooperation Council
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the GCC’s full support for the Kingdom and all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability, and protect its citizens and residents.
معالي الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون @jasemalbudaiwi، يدين بأشد العبارات إطلاق ميليشيا الحوثي صواريخ باليستية باتجاه مدينتي الطائف وينبع بالمملكة العربية السعودية، ويؤكد وقوف دول المجلس الكامل مع المملكة في كافة الإجراءات التي تتخذها.
https://t.co/tpyegcGJem#مجلس_التعاون… pic.twitter.com/53e0h5PjL6
— مجلس التعاون (@GCCSG) September 24, 2026
Arab League
The General Secretariat of the Arab League strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s launch of ballistic missiles targeting several cities and regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued today, the secretariat underscored that recurring attacks on Saudi territory represent a severe escalation and a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. It affirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and voiced complete support for all measures taken to defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity under international law and the UN Charter.
#جامعة_الدول_العربية تدين محاولة استهداف مدن ومناطق بالمملكة العربية السعودية@KSAMOFA pic.twitter.com/mb3D1XNpYr
— جامعة الدول العربية (@arableague_gs) September 25, 2026
The statement stressed that sustained Houthi escalation undermines opportunities for a political settlement to the Yemeni crisis and obstructs efforts to restart the peace process.
The Arab League reiterated its backing for regional and international initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, grounded in established terms of reference and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216, to preserve the country’s unity, sovereignty, and independence.
Egypt
Egypt strongly condemned the missile launches targeting the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, describing the attacks as a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law and a threat to regional security and stability.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its categorical rejection of the attacks and expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (@MFAEgOfficial) September 25, 2026
Egypt also affirmed its support for all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to safeguard its territorial integrity and sovereignty and protect its citizens, warning of the repercussions of continued escalation on regional security and stability.
Jordan
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs in its statement, condemned the Houthi militia’s targeting of the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu with ballistic missiles, describing the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability, and territorial integrity, as well as a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter.
دانت وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين استهداف ميليشيا الحوثي مدينتَي الطائف وينبع في المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة بالصواريخ الباليستية؛ انتهاكًا سافرًا لسيادة السعودية، وتهديدًا لأمنها واستقرارها وسلامة أراضيها، وخرقًا صارخًا للقانون الدولي وميثاق الأمم المتحدة.
وأكّد الناطق… pic.twitter.com/Wapr2qGDnf
— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) September 25, 2026
The ministry’s official spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Majali, affirmed Jordan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
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Bahrain
Bahrain also condemned the continued attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, describing them as a dangerous escalation, a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law and the UN Charter, and a threat to regional security and stability.
In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures taken by Riyadh to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability and protect citizens and residents, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Muslim World League
The Muslim World League (MWL), in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, reiterated its condemnation of these treacherous terrorist attacks, which violate religious values as well as international and humanitarian law and norms. The attacks further demonstrate the terrorist militia’s criminal practice of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian objects.
Grand Mufti of Serbia
Head of the Islamic Community in Serbia and Grand Mufti Dr. Mevlud Dudić expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of threats directed against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly targeting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
Grand Mufti Dudić emphasised that any threat affecting the security of the Two Holy Mosques or the safety of pilgrims and visitors constitutes an unacceptable violation of Islamic sanctities and Muslim sentiments worldwide, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
He affirmed the full solidarity of Serbia’s Islamic Community with the Kingdom’s leadership and people against any attempts to undermine its peace and stability. He also expressed confidence in the capability of Saudi Arabia and its state institutions to defend the country, secure the holy sites, and safeguard worshippers.
Saudi Air Defences destroy six Houthi ballistic missiles
Saudi air defences on Thursday intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Major General Turki al-Malki said.
“Six ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia were intercepted and destroyed,” the Coalition spokesperson said, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen: Six Ballistic Missiles Launched by Terrorist Houthi Militia Intercepted and Destroyed.#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/9pTaXEycEh
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) September 24, 2026
The coalition’s spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said in posts on social media platform X that the air defences thwarted an attempt to target Taif and Yanbu.
“Air defences foil terrorist Houthi militia attacks on Taif and Yanbu,” the Coalition spokesperson said, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
“Escalations and violations by the terrorist Houthi militia will be dealt with firmly,” the Coalition spokesperson said.
“The Coalition vows a firm response to escalations,” the Coalition spokesperson said as cited by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Earlier, the Saudi civil defence issued alerts warning of potential danger in the holy city of Makkah, the northwestern area of Tabuk, the Red Sea areas of Jeddah and Yanbu, and the southern area of Taif.
