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EU voices 'solidarity' with Riyadh, condemns Houthis strikes

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17-09-2026 | 12:23

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The EU on Thursday voiced its "full solidarity" with Saudi Arabia as it condemned recent strikes on the kingdom by Iran-backed Houthi fighters, including what Riyadh says was an attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca.

"We urge the Houthis to cease all military action," said a statement from EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni, adding "the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is unacceptable."

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