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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued a statement that strongly condemned threats and accusations leveled by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, maritime navigation and international trade. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha described the actions as part of a continuing pattern that includes recent missile attacks on southern Saudi Arabia. Taha stressed that the Houthi military spokesperson’s claims could not be justified and warned they endanger both regional and global security. The OIC assessment called for immediate implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions on Yemen to safeguard freedom of navigation.
According to the OIC statement, the latest Houthi rhetoric poses a direct danger to maritime routes in the Red Sea that carry vital international commerce. Taha reaffirmed the organization’s complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed support for every measure the Kingdom takes to defend its security and stability. The Secretary-General also drew attention to Saudi Arabia’s contributions toward peace efforts in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia has supplied extensive humanitarian relief and launched multiple development projects to reduce suffering among the Yemeni population, the OIC noted in its July 21 communication. These initiatives stand alongside diplomatic work aimed at fostering stability across the country. The OIC position underscores the contrast between Saudi actions and the baseless allegations advanced by the Houthis.
The Arab Parliament separately reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia after statements from the Houthi group accused the Kingdom of imposing a blockade on Yemen and restricting maritime movement. Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi rejected those remarks as provocative and irresponsible because they contradict documented Saudi support for the Yemeni people. Al Yamahi emphasized that any threat directed at Saudi sovereignty affects the broader Arab national security framework.
Al Yamahi called on the international community to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions without delay, with particular reference to Resolution 2722 that addresses Red Sea navigation rights. The Arab Parliament speaker described the Houthi statements as unacceptable attempts to undermine Saudi stability. His remarks aligned with the OIC position in demanding an end to actions that threaten regional peace.
The denunciations followed a televised address by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea on July 20, 2026, that prompted swift responses from both organizations. A United Nations summary of Resolution 2722, adopted in 2024, confirms the Council’s demand for an immediate cessation of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The OIC and Arab Parliament statements converge on the need to deter further disruptions that have already affected global supply chains according to repeated UN briefings on the file.
