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The Muslim World League welcomed the UN Security Council members’ statement in an announcement released on its official website, with Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa calling for strict adherence to relevant resolutions including Resolution 2216 that demands the Houthis withdraw from captured territories and respect Yemen’s legitimate government. Al-Issa expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and backed all measures the Kingdom has taken to protect its sovereignty, security and population while rejecting any actions that endanger regional stability or freedom of maritime navigation. The statement further reaffirmed the League’s support for international efforts led by the UN special envoy to restore peace and stability across Yemen, where conflict has persisted since the Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014 according to UN records.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its own statement welcoming the UN position, underlining the importance of upholding international law and respecting Yemen’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as outlined in successive Security Council resolutions. The ministry reiterated Kuwait’s complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its endorsement of steps taken by the Kingdom to defend itself against aggression that also threatens broader Gulf security. It additionally voiced continued backing for the legitimate Yemeni government and UN-mediated initiatives aimed at achieving a lasting political settlement to the conflict.
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates similarly endorsed the Security Council members’ condemnation, highlighting its focus on international legality and the rejection of threats to regional security and maritime freedoms in the Red Sea corridor that handles a significant share of global trade. The ministry affirmed Jordan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s defensive measures to safeguard its territory, citizens and residents amid repeated Houthi attacks that UN briefings have linked to wider regional tensions. Officials emphasized the need to bolster the UN special envoy’s work toward comprehensive peace that addresses the humanitarian crisis affecting millions in Yemen.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a parallel welcome for the August 7 statement, stressing its alignment with international law, Resolution 2216 and the protection of Yemen’s unity alongside freedom of navigation that underpins global energy supplies. The ministry expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, describing the Kingdom’s security as inseparable from Bahrain’s and that of other Gulf Cooperation Council states, while praising Riyadh’s diplomatic, developmental and humanitarian contributions to resolving the Yemen crisis. It specifically noted Saudi Arabia’s role in forming the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to counter threats to shipping lanes.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the UN Security Council members’ position in a formal statement that echoed calls to respect international law, key resolutions and Yemen’s sovereignty while opposing actions that destabilize the region or disrupt maritime rights. The ministry reaffirmed Qatar’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all necessary measures to protect the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security, noting that Saudi stability forms an integral part of GCC-wide security. Officials reiterated Qatar’s backing for the legitimate Yemeni government and UN-led peace efforts that have faced repeated setbacks since the current round of Houthi escalations began in mid-July.
The UN statement followed Security Council meetings in mid-July 2026 during which multiple members, including the United Kingdom and Bahrain’s representative, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi territory as reckless violations that undermine Resolution 2216 and regional stability, according to official UN transcripts. These developments came after the Houthis claimed strikes on commercial vessels and Saudi-linked targets, prompting warnings from Secretary-General António Guterres’ office about risks of wider escalation and deeper Yemeni entanglement in broader conflicts. The Muslim World League’s response aligns with a pattern of statements from Islamic and Arab bodies that have consistently tied support for Saudi defensive actions to broader calls for de-escalation and respect for state sovereignty across the region.
