Saudi Arabia Warns Gulf Security Affects Global Stability
Provpnmatrix.com – Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security is inseparable from international stability, with regional tensions posing risks to peace, energy supplies, trade routes and global supply chains. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said threats in the Middle East can quickly affect countries far beyond the Gulf.
He said Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region had faced what he described as “flagrant Iranian attacks” against security assets, civilian sites and economic facilities. The Kingdom, he said, reserves the right to protect its sovereignty, people, residents and national resources.
“The security of the Gulf region is part and parcel of the security of the region and the world at large.”
Protecting vital shipping routes
Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security depends in part on protecting freedom of navigation through waterways essential to global commerce. Prince Faisal highlighted the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, which carry energy shipments and commercial goods between major markets.
He said international waterways must not be used to exert pressure or issue threats. The foreign minister called for the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to return to conditions that existed before 28 February, without additional fees or restrictions on movement.
Reliable access to these routes matters to shipping companies, importers, consumers and energy markets worldwide. Disruption can endanger crews, delay cargo and add uncertainty to supply networks that connect producers and customers across continents.
Calls for lasting regional solutions
While stressing the need to confront immediate threats, Prince Faisal supported efforts to reduce tensions, including initiatives involving Qatar, Pakistan and other countries. He argued that de-escalation should lead to lasting regional security arrangements that address the underlying causes of conflict.
Saudi Arabia also repeated its call for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction. Peaceful nuclear programmes, he said, should remain subject to international supervision and safeguard measures.
Palestine and Yemen
On the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the foreign minister condemned attacks on civilians, obstacles to humanitarian aid, forced displacement and settlement expansion. He said a just and durable peace requires progress toward a two-State solution.
Saudi Arabia’s position remains the creation of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Prince Faisal presented political progress as necessary to address a persistent source of regional instability.
Turning to Yemen, he called for an inclusive political settlement to restore stability and ease humanitarian suffering. He said Saudi Arabia had provided more than $29 billion in humanitarian and development assistance related to Yemen.
He also condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory and commercial shipping. Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security and Red Sea safety require a clear international response when vessels and their crews are put at risk.
Energy and economic transformation
Prince Faisal linked regional stability with Saudi Vision 2030, describing economic and social transformation as part of the Kingdom’s wider outlook. He said energy reliability and climate action should reinforce each other rather than be treated as competing objectives.
Saudi Arabia is investing in renewable energy, clean hydrogen, carbon-capture technologies and infrastructure intended to withstand future pressures. The foreign minister said energy transitions should be based on realistic planning and should not automatically exclude any energy source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Gulf security matter internationally?
The Gulf includes waterways used for energy exports and global trade. Restrictions or attacks affecting shipping can disrupt supplies, raise transport costs and create wider economic uncertainty.
Which waterways did Saudi Arabia identify?
Prince Faisal referred to the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as routes that require protection for international navigation.
What did Saudi Arabia seek on Yemen?
Saudi Arabia called for an inclusive political solution that can restore stability, reduce humanitarian suffering and protect commercial shipping from missile and drone attacks.
