Cyprus condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and Yemen

On September 11, 2026, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning recent attacks by Houthi rebels against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the legitimate government of Yemen. Through a statement posted on the social media platform X, the Ministry described the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure as unacceptable.

Cyprus expressed its full solidarity with the affected nations and their citizens. The Ministry emphasized the critical importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the region and stressed that all actions must adhere to international law, specifically referencing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The government of Cyprus maintains that international stability relies on these legal frameworks.

This diplomatic condemnation follows a series of ongoing regional tensions involving the Houthi movement. Cyprus has consistently called for the cessation of hostilities to ensure regional security and the protection of international trade routes.