Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi vowed to attack Saudi Arabia's largest oil infrastructure and airports, and to sink any ship cooperating with Riyadh. The threat comes in response to an alleged Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport earlier Monday, according to a Houthi-affiliated channel.
A new threat from Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi escalates the rhetoric Monday evening, following the alleged Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport earlier in the day. In a statement circulated on Houthi-affiliated channels, al-Houthi vowed to target Saudi Arabia's largest oil infrastructure, airports, and any ship cooperating with Riyadh, warning of 'sorrow and fear' at Saudi airports and a halt to Saudi oil exports via the Red Sea.
The threat is the latest in a sequence of developments that began at 14:42 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer reported the Houthi military spokesman accusing Saudi Arabia of airstrikes on Sanaa airport, followed by confirmation from sources and the release of footage. At 17:18 Jerusalem, the Houthi-led government warned Saudi Arabia of severe consequences, and Iran backed the Houthi position, warning that 'the flames of war will affect all countries in the region.' Additional footage emerged at 19:00 Jerusalem, with Yemeni sources suggesting the use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, as The Zioneer reported.
The Houthi movement, backed by Iran, has repeatedly threatened Saudi infrastructure in recent months. On July 3, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that Saudi airports would be targeted if the blockade on Yemen persists, as The Zioneer reported. Iran has also previously warned of a wider regional war. The allegation of Storm Shadow missile use, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in the conflict.
The alleged airstrike on Sanaa airport has not been independently confirmed, and Saudi Arabia has not commented. The Houthi leader's statement is the most direct threat yet from the group's top leadership, but no immediate military response has been reported. The situation remains fluid.
11 developments
- StrongHouthi spokesman warns Saudi airports targeted if blockade continues
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia warns Houthis: 'We will respond forcefully to any attempt to harm the kingdom'
- StrongHouthi-affiliated channel threatens war against Saudi Arabia, calls for attacks on Mecca and Medina
- DevelopingHouthi foreign ministry warns Saudi Arabia: disrupting Sanaa airport will have consequences
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