On September 27, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco addressed messages to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing his strong condemnation of the repeated attacks by Houthi terrorist militias against Saudi Arabia. According to a statement from the Royal Cabinet, the King emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia is inextricably linked to the security of Morocco.
The King's messages came in response to the recent escalation of attacks by Houthi militias, which have targeted civilian and economic installations, vital infrastructure, cities, and residential areas in Saudi Arabia. The monarch described these actions as "ignoble" and "desperate," highlighting that they not only threaten the security and stability of Saudi Arabia but also violate the principles of Islam, which promotes peace, tolerance, and the sanctity of human life.
King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia, stating that aggression against the Kingdom is, in fact, an aggression against Morocco. He underscored that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are essential to Morocco's own security, given the historical, religious, and strategic ties between the nations.
The Moroccan King also emphasized that his country stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against the threats posed by terrorist and separatist groups, as well as regional powers that support them. He warned that these actions aim to destabilize the region, disrupt maritime security, and undermine the economic well-being of the international community.
King Mohammed VI further highlighted that the continued aggression by Houthi militias constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions, including Resolution 2216 (2015) and Resolution 2722 (2024). He stressed that targeting civilian areas, economic infrastructure, and holy sites is a grave breach of international humanitarian law and must not go unpunished.
The Royal Cabinet statement concluded that Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, remains committed to supporting Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries in the face of these threats. The King's stance reflects Morocco's long-standing policy of solidarity with its Arab and Islamic partners, as well as its commitment to upholding international law and promoting regional stability.
The solidarity expressed by King Mohammed VI is particularly significant given the current regional security landscape, where Gulf states face growing threats from Iran-backed Houthi militias. Morocco's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia underscores the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, which are rooted in shared historical, cultural, and strategic interests.
Key points
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, affirming that aggression against Saudi Arabia is an aggression against Morocco.
