Kuwait condemns Houthi maritime threats, backs Saudi Arabia

Kuwait has strongly condemned the Houthi group in Yemen for threatening Saudi shipping and has shown full support for Saudi Arabia.

Kuwait says that the freedom of navigation must be protected under international law and has asked the international community to enforce relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The Houthis have imposed a maritime ban on Saudi-linked shipping, accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing Sanaa International Airport.

They have also warned of a comprehensive response if Saudi Arabia tries to prevent flights to the airport.

The Saudi-led coalition has vowed to take necessary measures to protect commercial shipping and has warned of a firm response to any Houthi threats.

A senior Houthi official has also warned that if the United States joins Saudi Arabia in military action against Yemen, Washington would find itself in a difficult situation.