Houthis Threaten US Retaliation, Warn Saudi Arabia on Targets
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The Houthi movement threatened the U.S. with a severe response if it intervenes in Yemen and warned Saudi Arabia that its oil facilities and airports are now legitimate targets. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to gain Saudi approval for Israeli involvement against the Houthis, but Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes the idea due to potential domestic backlash. Netanyahu also seeks to use this cooperation to advance normalization talks with Saudi Arabia.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Houthis threatened the U.S. with a swift and painful response to potential intervention in Yemen.
- Saudi oil refineries and airports were declared legitimate targets by the Houthis.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks Saudi agreement for Israeli forces to counter Houthis.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes Israeli involvement due to potential public backlash.
- Netanyahu aims to use anti-Houthi cooperation to improve ties with Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi movement has threatened the United States with a swift and painful response should Washington intervene in the conflict in Yemen. Houthi political bureau representative Mohammed al-Bukhaity stated that the group is prepared to retaliate immediately against any potential U.S. involvement, warning that such a response could significantly harm American interests in the Middle East. He emphasized to AFP that the Houthis would not delay in taking retaliatory measures if the U.S. joins actions against Yemen.
Al-Bukhaity also issued a warning to Saudi Arabia, urging employees at the country's oil refineries and airports to stay away from their workplaces. He declared that these facilities are now considered legitimate targets for Houthi attacks.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking Saudi Arabia's agreement for Israeli forces to participate in countering the Houthis in Yemen. However, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes this initiative, according to a diplomatic source cited by Haaretz. Netanyahu is conveying his proposals to Riyadh through U.S. mediation.
The Saudi leadership is concerned that Israeli participation in a military operation would provoke a negative reaction among the Saudi population. Another source familiar with the situation indicated that Netanyahu also has diplomatic aims, hoping to leverage cooperation against the Houthis to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and pave the way for a future normalization agreement.
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