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UN Strongly Condemns Houthis’ Launch of Missile on Riyadh

The UN Security Council seen in session on September 30, 2015 in New York (AFP Photo/Timothy A. Clary)
The UN Security Council seen in session on September 30, 2015 in New York (AFP Photo/Timothy A. Clary)
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UN Strongly Condemns Houthis’ Launch of Missile on Riyadh

The UN Security Council seen in session on September 30, 2015 in New York (AFP Photo/Timothy A. Clary)
The UN Security Council seen in session on September 30, 2015 in New York (AFP Photo/Timothy A. Clary)

The UN Security Council has condemned "in the strongest possible terms" this week's ballistic missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's capital.

A statement approved Friday by all 15 council members "also expressed alarm at the stated intention of the Houthis to continue these attacks against Saudi Arabia, as well as to launch additional attacks against other states in the region."

The Arab Coalition said it intercepted a missile over Riyadh on Tuesday.

The Security Council also called for the implementation of an arms embargo on the Houthis.

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Developments with GCC Leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Developments with GCC Leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held separate phone calls on Sunday with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

He spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman; Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The Crown Prince also received a phone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The discussions focused on the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the Israeli attack on Iran, including the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States.

The leaders stressed the unity of GCC member states in light of the current critical circumstances. They called for restraint, the avoidance of escalation, and the resolution of all differences through diplomatic means.