RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Oman have emphasised the importance of ensuring the security and freedom of maritime navigation, as well as supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions and enhance regional security and stability.
This came during a phone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, the Foreign Ministry statement said on Thursday.
“At the beginning of the call, Albusaidi expressed his country’s condemnation of the attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his country’s solidarity with the Kingdom,” it said.
🇸🇦📞🇴🇲 | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan received a phone call from Omani Foreign Minister H.E. Sayyid @badralbusaidi. pic.twitter.com/Zupt3Kiapn
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) September 10, 2026
It may be recalled that the Oman Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned the attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in several cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, Oman affirmed its rejection of targeting civilians, civilian facilities, and commercial vessels, as well as anything that could threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation.
It called for concerted efforts to contain tensions and create conditions conducive to de-escalation and understanding, allowing room for political and peaceful solutions while preserving the security and stability of the region.
Houthi militia continues to attack Saudi infrastructure: Coalition
Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in its heinous attacks against Saudi Arabia’s national assets and infrastructure.
Major General Al-Malki explained that the continuation of these attacks demonstrates the terrorist Houthi militia’s approach and extremist ideology regarding escalation and the targeting of civilians within the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Continues to Attack and Attempt to Target Saudi Infrastructure.https://t.co/AcQtbRkLxD#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/bgxaBkFN4G
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) September 9, 2026
On Wednesday, the Houthi militia launched attacks against the Kingdom’s cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan using ballistic missiles and drones, SPA reported.
Major General Al-Malki confirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond to these attacks responsibly to protect the Kingdom’s sovereignty and national assets, as well as to safeguard civilians and civilian assets from these heinous acts.
This response will be conducted in accordance with the principle of self-defence pursuant to international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter and in compliance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules, according to SPA.
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Saudi cabinet condemns Houthi attacks on Kingdom
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet condemned the Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, describing them as heinous acts of aggression.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens and residents, while rejecting attacks by the Houthi militia on commercial vessels and international maritime navigation in the Red Sea, SPA reported.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Jeddah.
