Saudi Arabia issued a forceful warning to the Houthi movement, vowing to respond severely to any attempt to harm the kingdom. The statement comes amid heightened tensions, following recent Houthi threats against Saudi airports and infrastructure, as reported by Ynet.
Saudi Arabia responded early Saturday morning to recent Houthi threats, declaring that it will 'respond forcefully to any attempt to harm the kingdom.' The statement, reported by Ynet, comes after Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned Friday evening that the group would strike Saudi airports and 'vital interests' if the Saudi-American blockade on Yemen persists.
As The Zioneer reported Friday at 20:16 Jerusalem, Saree claimed Saudi jets failed to prevent an Iranian civilian plane from landing in Sanaa and credited Iran with helping break the siege. The Saudi response signals a hardening posture toward the Houthi movement, which has repeatedly threatened the kingdom and Israeli targets in recent weeks.
The Houthis have also previously threatened Israeli activity in the Red Sea region, including an earlier warning against any Israeli presence in Somaliland, as reported by The Zioneer on June 25. The exchange of threats underscores the widening regional front involving Yemen's Ansar Allah and its adversaries.
No further details on the Saudi warning — such as specific measures under consideration or a timeline — have been reported. The Houthi response to the Saudi statement is not yet available.
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