King Mohammed VI: Any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco

On Saturday evening, King Mohammed VI sent two telegrams to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, and to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in which he expressed Morocco's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of repeated attacks by the Houthi terrorist militias. In the two letters, His Majesty stressed that "any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco," considering that defending Saudi Arabia falls within the defense of The common strategic interests of the two countries. In his telegrams, King Mohammed VI stressed that the bonds of religion, history, common destiny and brotherhood that unite Morocco with Saudi Arabia require standing together in defense of the right, sovereignty, security and sanctities of the nation. His Majesty reiterated that the security of Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries is an integral part of Morocco's security, in a message that reflects the strength of the bilateral relations between Rabat and Riyadh. Breach of international law and threat to the Two Holy Mosques The Moroccan King considered that the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia constitute a violation of international law and a number of UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2216 issued in 2015 and Resolution 2722 issued in 2024. He pointed out that the targeting of civilian areas and economic facilities, in addition to attempts to target Mecca and Medina, is a violation of international humanitarian law and international covenants and norms. The two royal messages loaded the Houthi militias, and the financiers behind them Weapon suppliers are fully responsible for these attacks, calling for international accountability. Escalating attacks since mid-September The two royal cables come at a time when Houthi militias have stepped up attacks on Saudi territory since mid-September 2026, as drones have targeted sensitive facilities in Riyadh and a facility for Aramco Yanbu. Another drone strike injured more than 73 civilians and caused damage in Taif governorate on September 17. The UN Security Council has unequivocally condemned these attacks, while Riyadh confirmed its coordination with its international partners on possible response options. The Moroccan position, issued by the highest authority in the country, reaffirms that Rabat places its relations with the Gulf countries, led by Saudi Arabia, at the heart of its diplomatic priorities, at a time when concerns are growing about the spread of regional tension if Houthi attacks continue without effective deterrence.