Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressing Italy’s solidarity with the Kingdom during a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Tajani emphasized Italy’s commitment to protecting civilians and infrastructure, while also thanking Saudi authorities for ensuring the safety of Italian citizens residing in the country.
Tajani called for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing Yemen crisis, advocating for continued support of United Nations efforts to address the conflict. The discussion between the two ministers also covered maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, highlighting the necessity of maintaining freedom of navigation and safeguarding commercial shipping routes.
The Italian foreign minister underscored the importance of reinforcing the European Union’s Operation Aspides, a naval mission launched in February 2024 aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Concurrently, Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet issued a warning to the Houthis regarding the consequences of their repeated attacks on the Kingdom. The Cabinet reiterated the importance of safeguarding navigation through the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, while also praising the international Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen for its operations against the group.
