Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia with new airstrikes
Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after attacks on Riyadh airport kill 12 and injure 309. Read on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Houthi rebels have threatened Saudi Arabia with new military actions, targeting airports and airspace.
- The group declared Saudi airports and airspace 'legitimate targets' in retaliation for Saudi actions in Yemen.
- Recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in casualties and disrupted air traffic.
- A maritime embargo has been imposed by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Major airlines have suspended flights to Riyadh, and several embassies have issued travel advisories.
- Saudi Arabia has requested defensive support from the United States.
- The current escalation began in mid-July after accusations of Saudi bombing of Sana'a airport.
- The Houthis have also claimed attacks on other Saudi facilities, including oil infrastructure.