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Gulf States Condemn Houthi Drone Attack on Madinah Power Station
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In Short: The UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait issued separate statements denouncing the attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah, which Saudi authorities said was carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis early on Tuesday.
Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, said the targeting of an electricity station serving the Prophet’s Mosque represented a serious escalation and a provocation to Muslims worldwide.
Albudaiwi added that the attack “crossed all red lines, representing a blatant provocation to the sentiments of Muslims across the world, and constitutes a grave escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.”
Bahrain also called on the UN Security Council to take a firm stance against repeated Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure and religious sites and called for the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2216.
Kuwait similarly condemned the attack, stating that the repeated targeting of civilian infrastructure represented a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law.
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Thursday that an investigation, including an examination of debris from the drone, had established Houthi involvement in planning and carrying out the attack.
Gulf states reiterated their solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid renewed attacks on the Kingdom, emphasizing the aggressive approach that disregards religious and humanitarian values.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a “flagrant violation” of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a violation of international law and international humanitarian law and a “dangerous escalation” involving Islamic holy sites.
What this adds
The investigation into the drone attack included an examination of debris, confirming Houthi involvement.
Background
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, Sept. 13, disrupting internet services and causing major railway delays, according to reports from the Kyiv Post.
What's still developing
- The UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait issued separate statements denouncing the attack on the Taiba power distribution station, which Saudi authorities said was carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis early on Tuesday.