UN chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

LONDON: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday strongly condemned Houthi attacks on infrastructure and civilian areas in Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Guterres highlighted the need to protect freedom of navigation in the strategic Bab El-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The UN chief said attacks on Saudi vessels were “totally unacceptable,” emphasizing the importance of respecting navigational rights and freedoms. His