# Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Encouraging Houthis

> Saudi Arabia says Iran arms and trains Houthis, escalating conflict in Yemen.
- Title: Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Encouraging Houthis · Dawn
- Summary: Saudi Arabia says Iran arms and trains Houthis, escalating conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi militia attacks in the latest…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, iran, houthi militia, yemen, un security council, saudi-led coalition, military attacks, oil facilities, airports, civil war, news, politics
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2037377/saudi-arabia-accuses-iran-of-encouraging-houthis-in-latest-escalation
- Author: AFP | Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-15T14:43:31+00:00
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- Topics: saudi arabia, iran, houthi militia, yemen, un security council, saudi-led coalition, military attacks, oil facilities, airports, civil war, news, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi militia attacks in the latest escalation of the Yemen conflict.