The Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday strongly condemned the Houthis’ “false accusations” against Saudi Arabia, accusing the Iran-backed militia of trying to distort the facts and evade responsibility for actions that have deepened the suffering of the Yemeni people.GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi said the Houthis’ claims against the Kingdom amounted to a “desperate and blatant attempt” to shift responsibility for their conduct.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.He also stressed that the security of maritime navigation and the free flow of international trade are fundamental to regional and global stability, warning that any attempt to target international waterways constitutes a clear violation of international law.Al-Budaiwi called on the international community to take a firm stance against the Houthis’ allegations and threats.Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and Jordan also condemned the Houthis’ threats against Saudi Arabia.Kuwait’s foreign ministry denounced what it called the group’s false claims against the Kingdom, as well as its threats to freedom of maritime navigation.Qatar’s foreign ministry also strongly condemned remarks accusing Saudi Arabia of blockading the Yemeni people and restricting maritime traffic. It urged the international community to fulfil its responsibilities, including safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.The ministry also reiterated Qatar’s support for Saudi Arabia and for the measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its sovereignty and security.Egypt, meanwhile, said the threats against Saudi Arabia represented an “irresponsible escalation” that could undermine regional security and stability.Read more: