Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports and Energy Sites
The Saudi-led coalition ordered evacuation of an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen. The order came ahead of a military operation.
Houthi media reported Saudi Arabia attacked the Yemen Oil Company on Tuesday. The reported attack came shortly after the evacuation order.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warned they would target Riyadh's airport. They said this would happen if Saudi Arabia acted on its threat.
The Houthis also threatened to attack Saudi energy company Aramco. The Houthis had attacked Aramco before.
A Houthi attack targeted Riyadh's airport on Saturday October 10. The Associated Press said the threats came amid wider cross-border attacks.
A Houthi spokesperson threatened attacks on Saudi oil and vital facilities. The spokesperson said this would happen unless Saudi Arabia ended the war.
France's embassy told citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports. It did so on Tuesday as fighting grew worse.
Deutsche Welle reported that Houthi attacks have put Saudi Arabia under pressure. Those attacks have targeted Saudi airports and energy facilities.
Key Terms 4
- Houthi An armed group in Yemen that is backed by Iran.
- coalition A group of countries that work together toward one goal.
- evacuation An order for people to leave an area for safety.
- spokesperson A person who speaks for a group or leader.