Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke by phone with his Italian and Spanish counterparts on Tuesday to discuss regional developments, including a recent attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting southern Saudi Arabia. The Italian and Spanish foreign ministers condemned the attack, which was described as a terrorist act. The three ministers also stressed the need to protect the security and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea. They rejected any actions that threaten maritime security and the safety of international shipping. The call with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares comes amid ongoing tensions in the region linked to the conflict in Yemen, where the Iran-backed Houthi group has launched multiple attacks on Saudi territory. Saudi Arabia has been leading a military coalition in Yemen since 2015 to restore the internationally recognized government. The Houthis have also targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns about global trade routes. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to stability in the region and to international law governing maritime navigation.