OIC Condemns Failed Houthi Attempts to Target Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
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OIC Condemns Failed Houthi Attempts to Target Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has condemned the failed attempts by the Iran-backed Houthi militias to target civilians in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Othaimeen praised the forces of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, which have managed to intercept and destroy an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis towards the Saudi city of Najran.

The Coalition has reported repeated Houthi drone or missile attack attempts recently.



Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein.

The two officials discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the Israeli military operations targeting Iran and their broader regional implications, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

The Saudi minister also held separate phone conversations with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. Both discussions centered on the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Additionally, the Saudi minister spoke with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The two sides reviewed the situation in the region and emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions.