In a recent editorial, Egypt's Al-Masry Al-Youm published a piece by writer Suleiman Gawda, discussing the recent Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia. The writer praised Saudi Arabia's decision to hold the International Energy Forum in Riyadh as scheduled, despite the attack on King Khalid Airport. The forum was attended by ministers and officials who were invited to ensure their safety.
The editorial highlighted that the Saudi government's decision to proceed with the forum was a strong response to the Houthi attack, which was described as "blind" and "reckless." The writer noted that if Saudi Arabia had decided to postpone the forum, no one would have blamed them, but instead, they chose to hold it as planned. This decision was seen as a message that the Saudi government would not be intimidated by Houthi attacks.
The writer also criticized the Iranian government for not condemning the Houthi attack, despite having an agreement with Saudi Arabia for peace brokered by China. The editorial suggested that Iran's actions were inconsistent with its words, and that it was clear that Iran was behind the Houthi attack. The writer emphasized that the Houthi attack was not just an attack on Saudi Arabia, but on all Arab countries.
The editorial noted that the Houthi attack was part of a larger pattern of Iranian aggression in the region. The writer pointed out that Iran was also involved in conflicts in Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, and that its actions were a threat to regional stability. The editorial emphasized that the attack on Saudi Arabia was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader strategy by Iran to destabilize the region.
The writer stressed that the attack on Saudi Arabia had implications for all Arab countries, not just Saudi Arabia. The editorial noted that the capital city of Yemen, Sana'a, was seized by Houthi forces in 2014, and that this had significant implications for regional security. The writer emphasized that all Arab countries needed to be aware of the threat posed by Iran and take steps to protect themselves.
The editorial concluded that the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia was a wake-up call for all Arab countries. The writer emphasized that the attack was not just a threat to Saudi Arabia, but to the entire region, and that all countries needed to take action to protect themselves. The editorial noted that the Saudi government's response to the attack was a model for other countries to follow.
The writer's comments were published in Al-Masry Al-Youm on October 13, 2026, and were attributed to Suleiman Gawda. The editorial was part of a broader discussion in the Egyptian media about the implications of the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and the region as a whole.
Key points
- The Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia was seen as part of a larger pattern of Iranian aggression in the region.
