The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated attacks by the Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea, the last of which was on the Saudi ship NCC MASA while sailing in those waters. In a press release, the ministry termed the attacks a blatant breach of international law and a direct threat to the security and freedom of maritime navigation, the safety of international trade and energy supplies. It underlined Kuwait’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and interests. The ministry stressed that it is necessary to abide by international law rules that ensure the freedom and safety of navigation in international waterways.
According to the July 26 statement reported by Arab Times, the attacks undermine efforts to achieve peace in Yemen and destabilize the wider region. This position aligns with previous Kuwaiti statements that have consistently backed Saudi defensive measures under Article 51 of the UN Charter, as noted in a May 2026 condemnation of a drone attack launched from Iraqi airspace. Kuwait has called on the international community to act decisively to deter these threats and hold perpetrators accountable.
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed in a prerecorded statement that the group fired missiles and drones at facilities in the Red Sea cities of Yanbu and Jizan belonging to Aramco. Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authority reported that alerts sounded multiple times early that Saturday in both cities though the kingdom offered no further immediate comment on outcomes. The incidents form part of an escalation that has drawn international attention with the UN Security Council issuing a condemnation on August 7 that Kuwait welcomed two days later.
In its August 9 statement the Foreign Ministry welcomed the UN Security Council members’ condemnation of missile attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia since July 13 and attacks on commercial vessels since July 22. The ministry expressed appreciation for the council’s call for compliance with international law and relevant resolutions particularly Resolution 2216 as well as respect for Yemen’s sovereignty independence and territorial integrity. Kuwait reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures to protect its sovereignty and security while renewing backing for Yemen’s legitimate government and the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen.
The security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council states the ministry said in the statement. According to records from the Kuwait News Agency Kuwait has issued similar condemnations following Houthi actions dating back to at least November 2021 when a drone attack on Khamis Mushait was denounced in the strongest terms. These consistent positions reflect Kuwait’s long-standing commitment to collective Gulf security.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have conducted numerous such operations since late 2023 disrupting key shipping lanes and prompting responses from international coalitions as detailed in reports by multiple regional outlets. The latest wave referenced in Kuwaiti statements began intensifying in July 2026 with strikes on both land targets and vessels. Kuwait has continued to reject any practices that would destabilize the region’s security and stability in line with its July 26 press release.
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