Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the continued, heinous and deliberate attacks by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, as well as its attempts to target the cities of Taif and Yanbu with ballistic missiles.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter, as well as a threat to regional security and stability.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability and protect its citizens and residents, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
It emphasised that Saudi Arabia’s security and stability are an integral part of Bahrain’s national security, while commending the efforts of the Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces in confronting and thwarting these terrorist attacks and intercepting and destroying ballistic missiles.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain’s call upon the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to adopt a firm stance to halt the repeated terrorist Houthi attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia, hold the perpetrators accountable, and implement relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216 and the provisions of Resolution 2817.
These resolutions call for an end to the use of proxies, the protection of civilians, and ensuring the safety and security of maritime navigation, thereby contributing to the preservation of security, stability and peace at the regional and international levels.
• Saudi Arabia issued an emergency alert for Mecca amid an escalation in attacks by Houthis, warning of potential danger in the holy city.
The alert was later lifted, with Saudi Civil Defence saying the danger had passed and urging residents to follow safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen also said it had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis at areas including Taif and Yanbu. It was not immediately clear whether the attacks caused any casualties or damage.
Saudi authorities had first issued a brief warning for Mecca, Jeddah and Taif on September 15, with the Mecca alert marking the first such warning during the latest escalation.
“Any escalation and violations by the terrorist Houthi militia will be dealt with firmly,” the Saudi-led coalition said.
The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in July, opening another theatre in the wider regional conflict. The group has also seized much of Yemen’s western coastline, bringing it closer to the strategic Bab Al Mandab waterway.
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