Saudi FM accuses Iran of ‘flagrant attacks’ and condemns Houthis at UNGA

In an address to the United Nations General Assembly, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of conducting what it described as flagrant attacks on civilian and economic targets across the region. The Saudi statement framed these actions as a regional security threat and positioned them as a central concern for the international community at the UN meeting.

Alongside the allegations against Tehran, the Saudi delegation highlighted the activities of Yemen's Houthi movement, arguing that Houthi operations pose a direct risk to commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Saudi officials urged member states to publicly condemn the Houthis for actions that, they said, endanger maritime traffic and broader economic interests tied to the corridor.

By raising both sets of concerns at the General Assembly, Saudi Arabia sought to galvanize international attention and collective diplomatic response. The remarks underscore tensions involving multiple regional actors and the potential implications for security and trade in a strategically important maritime route.

The speech adds to ongoing regional disputes presented on a global diplomatic stage, where affected states are seeking broader backing from the international community to address attacks and threats they say undermine civilian safety and economic stability.