Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said Thursday that the group's struggle against Saudi Arabia will continue, accusing Riyadh of maintaining a blockade against Yemen and serving what he termed Zionist interests. He claimed the group's 'siege for siege' campaign includes targeting Saudi shipping, in response to failed negotiations and years of aggression.
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on Thursday evening issued a statement threatening the continuation of the group's struggle against Saudi Arabia, accusing Riyadh of maintaining a blockade against Yemen and serving Zionist interests. The statement follows earlier warnings from al-Houthi, who earlier today warned of a 'full escalation' with Saudi Arabia and accused the kingdom of partnering with the United States, Israel, and Britain (as The Zioneer reported at 18:23 and 18:04). In the new statement, al-Houthi reiterated the group's 'siege for siege' policy, claiming it has targeted Saudi oil tankers and forced the return of 16 ships. The Houthi leader also accused Saudi Arabia of attempting to intercept aircraft and missiles launched from Yemen toward Israel. Saudi Arabia has not responded to the allegations.
2 developments
- DevelopingHouthi official warns Saudi Arabia of economic retaliation over Yemen siege
- StrongHouthi spokesman warns Saudi airports targeted if blockade continues
- StrongHouthi leader warns Saudi oil facilities targeted if Riyadh joins 'comprehensive aggression' against Yemen
- DevelopingHouthi spokesperson says movement continues to defend sovereignty, break siege
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