The Houthi movement said Monday afternoon that Saudi Arabia has initiated a war and will bear the consequences, according to a statement. The declaration follows the group's announcement minutes earlier, as The Zioneer reported, that the ceasefire with Saudi Arabia is over.
The Houthi movement issued a statement at 14:52 Jerusalem accusing Saudi Arabia of starting a war and threatening that Riyadh will bear the consequences. This latest threat follows a rapid escalation of rhetoric from the group today, which began with the declaration that the ceasefire with Saudi Arabia is over.
The Zioneer reported at 14:49 Jerusalem that the Houthis had declared the ceasefire over. Prior to that, at 14:33 Jerusalem, the Houthi foreign ministry said the truce had ended in all arenas and accused Riyadh of starting a war. Minutes later, the group added a rhetorical question asking which front was missing for a world war. The current statement reiterates the war accusation and adds a direct threat of consequences.
The escalation comes amid a broader context of heightened tensions. As The Zioneer reported on Saturday, a Houthi-affiliated channel threatened war against Saudi Arabia and called for attacks on Mecca and Medina. On Friday, the Houthi military spokesman warned that Saudi airports and vital interests would be targeted if the blockade continues. The Saudi-led coalition has conducted extensive airstrikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa today, as reported earlier.
The Houthi statements remain unverified by independent sources. No independent confirmation of new Saudi military operations beyond the reported airstrikes on Sanaa has been received. The group's rhetoric has historically not always led to immediate military action, and the current threats should be viewed with caution.
6 developments
- DevelopingHouthi foreign ministry warns Saudi Arabia: disrupting Sanaa airport will have consequences
- StrongHouthi-affiliated channel threatens war against Saudi Arabia, calls for attacks on Mecca and Medina
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia warns Houthis: 'We will respond forcefully to any attempt to harm the kingdom'
- StrongHouthi spokesman warns Saudi airports targeted if blockade continues
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