Egypt Condemns Terror Attack against Saudi Al-Shuqaiq Port

On Thursday, Egypt condemned, in the strongest terms, the terror attack reportedly launched by Yemeni rebels "Houthi" against the port of Shuqaiq in southern Saudi Arabia, which resulted in damaging a Greek-managed oil tanker, following the explosion of a booby-trapped boat, according to the Egyptian ministry of foreign affairs.

In a statement, the ministry reiterated its strong condemnation of the brutal aggressive practices that target the Kingdom's territorial waters and vital installations, noting that such attacks pose a direct threat to freedom of international trade navigation.

It also voiced its complete support and solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all measures aim to defend its territories, sovereignty and maintain its security and stability against all forms of terrorism and its supporters.

The blast follows a number of recent security incidents concerning Saudi oil infrastructure.

Yemen's Houthi group on Monday claimed a strike on a Saudi Aramco petroleum products distribution plant in Jeddah. Aramco and Saudi authorities confirmed the attack.

Two weeks ago, a fire near a floating platform belonging to the Jazan oil products terminal was contained with no injuries.

That fire was the result of another attempted Houthi attack, in which the Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden boats in the southern Red Sea.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the Houthis regarding the latest incident.

Houthi leader Muhammed Ali Houthi did not explicitly deny the attack, but said in a tweet that any military or security operations are announced through military and security establishments officially.

On Tuesday the coalition said it had destroyed five Houthi-laid mines in the Red Sea.