Saudi Arabia Urges Secure Gulf Straits
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called before the United Nations General Assembly for the protection of navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, given the war in the Middle East and the advancing Houthi forces in Yemen. He emphasized that safeguarding international maritime traffic and ensuring the sustainability of global supply chains are shared responsibilities that require serious international cooperation. He stressed the necessity of preserving freedom of passage in vital waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Aden, and of preventing their use as tools for pressure or threats against other countries' interests. He also condemned Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, reaffirming the Kingdom's right to protect its security and sovereignty. He called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in confronting threats that jeopardize regional and international peace and security, underlining that the stability of the region is linked to energy security and international trade.
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