Blinken Condemns Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

The U.S. Department of State announced that Secretary Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday, condemning the attacks by the Yemeni Houthi movement on commercial vessels in international waters in the Red Sea. The Department added in a statement, "The Secretary also condemned the ongoing attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea and urged cooperation among all partners to support maritime security."