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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Territory

Oct 18, 2026 04:23 AM CT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Houthis, GCC, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, proxy warfare, diplomatic statement

Summary

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a formal condemnation of continued Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. This diplomatic statement reinforces the regional coalition's stance against the Yemen-based proxy group and highlights the ongoing security threats to Gulf states from Iran-aligned forces.

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GCC chief condemns continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia    Al Arabiya English

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Actor Responses

Houthis NEUTRAL

Condemned for conducting continued attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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