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Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Encouraging Houthis
Saudi Arabia says Iran arms and trains Houthis, escalating conflict in Yemen.
In brief
Saudi Arabia says Iran arms and trains Houthis, escalating conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi militia attacks in the latest escalation of the Yemen conflict. Originally reported by Dawn.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran
Saudi foreign ministry official says Iran arms and trains Houthi militia in violation of UN security council resolutions.
“Iran continues to arm, train and support the Houthi militia in violation of UN security council resolutions”
Iran's Role in Escalation
Saudi official claims Iran encourages Houthi attacks and refuses to offer concessions for peace.
“We think that the escalation by the Houthis at this latest stage of the conflict is encouraged by Iran”
Direct Communications with Iran
Saudi Arabia maintains direct communication with Iran despite Iran's refusal to make concessions.
“We continue to have direct communications with Iran”
Houthi Refusal to Meet
Houthis refused to meet in Oman as fighting escalated between Saudi Arabia and Houthi militia.
“At the beginning of this escalation, we asked them to meet in Muscat, Oman and they refused”
Saudi-led Coalition Attacks
Saudi-led coalition reports Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
“The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Thursday that the Houthis had attempted to attack dozens of Saudi airports, ports and oil facilities”
King Khalid Airport Attacks
Houthis launched 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh this month.
“The coalition said the Houthis had launched 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh this month, killing 17 people and wounding 333 others”
Abha Airport Attacks
Houthis attacked Abha airport, killing three people and wounding 28.
“The coalition also said Houthi attacks on Abha airport, in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the Yemeni border, had killed three people and wounded 28”
Houthi Military Technology
Houthis acquired advanced military technology with help from regional actors.
“Maliki said the Houthis had acquired advanced military technology with the help of 'regional actors,' including ballistic missiles, drones and explosive-laden fast boats”
Weapons Storage Facilities
Saudi-led coalition destroyed 127 weapons storage facilities in Yemen.
“The coalition had destroyed 127 weapons storage facilities and launch platforms in Yemen’s mountainous areas”
Houthi Airspace Warning
Houthis warn Saudi airspace unsafe after coalition strikes.
“The Houthi military spokesperson said Saudi airspace and airports were unsafe, renewing a warning to airlines while excluding airspace over the holy cities of Makkah and Madina”
Yemen Civil War Context
Yemen’s civil war reignited in July after UN-brokered truce collapsed.
“Yemen’s civil war reignited in July after a UN-brokered truce collapsed”
Saudi-led Coalition Since 2015
Saudi-led coalition has fought Houthis since 2015 after they seized Yemen’s capital.
“The Saudi-led coalition has fought the Houthis since 2015 after they seized Yemen’s capital Sanaa and forced out the internationally recognised government from the city, until a UN-brokered ceasefire in 2022”
The short version
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi militia attacks in the latest escalation of the Yemen conflict.
