Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for Yemen’s government amid tensions

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its full support for Yemen’s legitimate government and the Presidential Leadership Council as regional tensions continue to put pressure on the war-torn country.

The commitment was reiterated during a Saudi Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, where ministers reviewed developments in Yemen alongside wider regional and international issues.

According to Saudi media, the Cabinet also welcomed the outcomes of an emergency meeting of the committee linked to the Makkah Defence Agreement.

The three member states condemned attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure and agreed to strengthen their joint defence commitments, military preparedness and coordination.

The discussions came amid heightened security concerns involving Yemen’s Houthi movement. Saudi-led coalition forces have repeatedly reported intercepting missiles and drones launched from Yemen toward Saudi territory.

In a related development, the Saudi-led coalition said a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Khamis Mushait was destroyed before reaching its intended target.

The latest Saudi Cabinet discussions underline Riyadh’s continued backing for Yemen’s internationally recognised political institutions while also highlighting its focus on regional security.

Saudi Arabia has long played a central role in efforts to address the Yemen conflict, while supporting political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring stability.

The reaffirmation of support for Yemen’s government also comes as Gulf states face wider security challenges linked to rising tensions across the Middle East.

For Riyadh, maintaining coordination with regional partners and strengthening collective defence capabilities remains a key priority as the security situation around Yemen continues to evolve.