Saudi Foreign Minister: The Houthis Have Opened a Door They Cannot Bear

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed that the Kingdom will not hesitate to defend itself against any aggressions, stressing that it will use all available means to protect its interests, while keeping the door open for diplomatic solutions to deal with the Houthi group.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that Saudi Arabia "will not hesitate to support what serves the interests of Yemen and the region," affirming that the Kingdom will use all available means to protect its interests and defend itself against aggressions.

Speaking about the Houthi escalation, the Saudi Foreign Minister said that "the Houthi has opened a door for himself that he cannot bear," considering that the group is trying to export its internal problems in Yemen to Saudi Arabia.

He added that the Houthis resort to violence whenever they find themselves in a difficult position, pointing out that the group insists on imposing more suffering on the Yemeni people instead of engaging responsibly in the political process.

Despite this, Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed that the path for diplomacy to engage with the Houthis remains open, affirming the continued possibility of resorting to political solutions to address the crisis.

He explained that the legitimate Yemeni government has provided an opportunity for responsible negotiations with the Houthis, yet the group, according to the Saudi Foreign Minister, prefers to prioritize its personal and narrow interests over those of Yemen and its people.

The statements of the Saudi Foreign Minister reflect a position that combines the affirmation of Saudi Arabia's right to protect its security and interests and to confront any aggressions, while keeping the diplomatic track open to address the crisis in a way that achieves the interests of Yemen and the security and stability of the region.