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The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States has reiterated his firm condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as "criminal behavior" and calling on the international community to act to stop these attacks.
In a Gulf stance emphasizing solidarity with Riyadh, the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Kingdom's security is an integral part of the GCC's security, reaffirming his country's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the measures it is taking to preserve its sovereignty and protect its security.
Gulf Condemnation of Houthi Attacks
The Secretary General of the GCC affirmed the rejection of Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom, emphasizing the necessity of international community action to stop them.
For his part, the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs condemned the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on civilians in Saudi Arabia, reiterating his country's supportive stance towards the Kingdom in confronting threats targeting its security and sovereignty.
These statements reflect an affirmation of the interconnectedness of the security of GCC states and a rejection of attacks targeting their territories or populations.
Rejection of Iranian Attacks
In a related context, the Secretary General of the GCC described Iranian attacks on Gulf states as a blatant violation of their sovereignty, emphasizing the rejection of Iran targeting maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
This position gains importance in light of the strait's strategic importance as one of the most prominent maritime routes for the transport of oil, gas, and international trade, making the security of navigation therein a matter that extends beyond the region to the global economy.
Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb
In turn, the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb strait is a cornerstone of global economic stability, referring to the importance of protecting maritime routes and ensuring the continuity of international trade.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major maritime outlet for energy exports from the Gulf region, while Bab al-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and forms an important passage for ships traveling between Asia and Europe via the Suez Canal.
These Gulf statements highlight the importance of protecting the sovereignty of states and the security of maritime routes, given that the stability of the region is linked to the safety of maritime navigation and international trade.
