Saudi Arabia will give a decisive response to any threat or attack against the Kingdom, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday, while stressing that Riyadh would continue efforts to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions.

Addressing the Shura Council, the Crown Prince said the attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council countries had demonstrated that "Gulf security and stability are indivisible", according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). He said Saudi Arabia would continue working with Gulf states on strategic cooperation and economic integration, while stressing the importance of protecting regional security.

Prince Mohammed said the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance (MJDA) between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye would contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region and help coordinate efforts to address regional challenges, SPA reported. On Yemen, the Crown Prince said Saudi Arabia would continue supporting the Yemeni government in establishing its authority across the country and restoring stability.

He accused the Houthis of having "chosen chaos and destruction" and threatening Yemen and the region, according to SPA. The Crown Prince also said Saudi Arabia rejected the use of international waterways as a tool of political or economic pressure, adding that the Kingdom remained committed to reducing regional escalation and supporting diplomatic efforts.