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Saudi Arabia warned that attacks by Yemen's Houthi group pose a threat to security in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which is why it called for joint international action to protect these key waterways.
The warning took place during a session of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, was responsible for conveying the Kingdom's statement at the meeting.
"Protecting maritime corridors and ensuring freedom of navigation are shared international responsibilities that demand compliance with international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions," the statement said.
Riyadh warned that Houthi threats to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb could have repercussions for international trade and global supply chains.
Saudi Arabia also highlighted the launch in July of a multinational defensive maritime coalition aimed at strengthening maritime security and protecting freedom of navigation against threats in vital waterways in the region.
In July, the Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.
Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia has led a coalition in support of the internationally recognized Government of Yemen against the Houthis, who are accused of receiving Iranian backing and who have controlled the capital, Sana'a, and several provinces since September 2014.
In addition to targeting Saudi ships, the Houthis have launched attacks against Saudi territory, including energy facilities, causing civilian injuries and material damage.
Iran has also launched missiles and drones towards Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of the war between the United States and Israel against Tehran at the end of February, claiming to be attacking American interests in the Kingdom.
However, Riyadh has indicated that the attacks hit civilian infrastructure and, in some cases, facilities linked to the Saudi energy sector.
