Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi political bureau, said Friday that if the United States aggressively supports Saudi Arabia against Yemen, the Houthis will respond by targeting the US directly. He added that Sanaa prefers confrontation with the US, Britain, and 'Zionist entities' over confrontation with Saudi Arabia, according to a post by security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X.
Houthi political bureau member Muhammad al-Bukhaiti issued a direct threat against the United States on Friday, warning that the Houthis will target Washington if the US supports Saudi Arabia in its campaign against Yemen. The statement, posted by security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X, comes amid heightened tensions over the Saudi-led blockade of Yemen and previous Houthi threats against US and Saudi interests. Over the past weeks, The Zioneer has reported on multiple Houthi warnings, including threats to strike Saudi airports and calls for attacks on Mecca and Medina. The Houthis have also reaffirmed their alliance with Iran and warned the US of consequences for continued aggression. Al-Bukhaiti's latest remarks underline the group's willingness to escalate beyond the Yemeni theater, though the threat remains rhetorical at this stage.
3 developments
- 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
- StrongHouthis threaten to strike Saudi oil facilities, warn of 'short time' for Riyadh to lift blockade
- StrongUN spokesman warns Houthi blockade risks wider regional conflict
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