Beirut, July 22 (Petra) -- Lebanon expressed its full solidarity with Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, affirming its support for all measures taken by those countries to defend their sovereignty and safeguard their security and stability.

In a statement, Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemned the recent Iranian attacks targeting the territories of Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as violations of those countries' sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability.

The ministry also strongly condemned threats issued by the Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia, including threats to impose a blockade on maritime navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

It said such threats constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolutions 2722 (2024) and 2216 (2015).

The ministry reiterated the need to respect freedom of navigation and fully implement international resolutions in a manner that supports Yemen's internationally recognized government and ensures the Houthis withdraw from areas under their control.

//Petra// AF