UK government: Saudi Arabia has every right to defend itself
UK government spokesperson Jocelyn Wolar says Saudi Arabia is entitled to defend itself and condemns Houthi attacks in the region.
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AIJocelyn Wolar, spokesperson for the UK government in the Middle East and North Africa, said Saudi Arabia has every right to defend itself.
In an interview with Al Hadath TV, Wolar added that the UK is working with its partners to ensure freedom of navigation in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, one of the world’s most vital trade routes, and condemned the actions of the Houthis.
The UK government spokesperson also stated that her country stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid the unacceptable Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between the two nations.
She went on to say that the UK is deeply concerned about Iran’s activities and its use of proxies to destabilize the region through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, and called on Iran to stop arming the Houthis.
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