Somalia Joins Gulf States in Condemning Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Republic of Somalia has strongly condemned a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the incident constituted a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to regional peace and stability, as several Gulf States also voiced support for Riyadh.

Somalia said the attempted strike, which Saudi authorities said involved unmanned aircraft entering its airspace from Iraq and being intercepted, risked further escalation in an already fragile region.

“The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the attempted drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Mogadishu said in a statement, adding that it stood in full solidarity with Riyadh and supported “all measures aimed at safeguarding its security, stability and territorial integrity.”

Somalia warned that attacks on states and critical infrastructure undermine collective regional stability and urged restraint and respect for international law.

The statement came as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait also condemned the incident, reinforcing regional backing for Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attack as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and expressed “full solidarity” with Riyadh, while Qatar said it was a breach of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security. Kuwait also issued a strong condemnation, calling the attack a violation of international law and relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aircraft, adding that it reserves the right to respond “at the appropriate time and place,” without identifying those responsible for the launch.

The incident comes against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions following earlier strikes involving Iran and its regional adversaries, which have increased concerns over the security of Gulf airspace and critical energy infrastructure.

Mogadishu and Riyadh maintain close diplomatic ties, with Saudi Arabia remaining a key partner to Somalia in humanitarian assistance, security cooperation and development support.