Rubio: Washington Has a Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Is Monitoring Attacks on It

Al-Taj News – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart to discuss the attacks targeting the Kingdom, confirming that the United States has a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and that Washington is committed to defense cooperation with it.

Rubio added that the United States is monitoring developments in Saudi Arabia, in light of the attacks carried out by the Houthi group, pointing out his country’s commitment to the defense cooperation agreement with the Kingdom.

The US Secretary of State’s statements come amid escalating attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

Rubio had previously confirmed, in statements dated October 5, 2026, that Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself against Houthi attacks, and that the United States intends to abide by the defense and security agreement with Riyadh.