Moroccan Monarch Demands Action Against Houthi Aggression
In a significant statement, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has urged the international community to impose sanctions on those accountable for the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The King emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states is intrinsically linked to Morocco's own national security. His remarks were communicated in messages directed to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where he strongly condemned the assaults targeting civilian infrastructure, economic facilities, and residential areas.
King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats, asserting that any act of aggression towards the kingdom should be viewed as an affront to Morocco itself. He articulated that safeguarding the interests of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations equates to defending mutual strategic interests that bind the region together. He attributed the ongoing attacks to the Houthis and those who financially support and arm them, labeling these actions as violations of international law and the mandates set forth by the United Nations Security Council.
This call for sanctions follows a recent announcement by a Saudi-led coalition, which reported the interception of two ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait, alongside two drones directed toward Riyadh. King Mohammed VI's statements are poised to resonate within broader discussions regarding regional security and the international response to Houthi aggression.
As reported by sana.sy.
