The military spokesperson for Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, on Sunday, claimed the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport that killed 13 people, including an Indian, and injured over 300, as well as other targets across Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that the group carried out multiple operations targeting King Khalid Airport “resulting in the disruption of air traffic at the airport and its complete closure”.Other targets included a petrol station affiliated with Saudi state oil giant Aramco and an oil refinery in the Eastern Region, along with the King Fahd Airport in Dammam.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Riyadh airport was hit again on Sunday after a Houthi missile attack, said Saudi authorities. An unidentified projectile hit terminal 4 at King Khalid international airport, and led to a fire, according to Saudi authorities. Air defences also intercepted a cruise missile in the vicinity of the airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Stay away from Saudi airports and airspace,’ warn Houthis</h2>&nbsp;The Houthis also issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia’s airspace, on Sunday, warning airlines, travellers and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports, saying they were vulnerable to attacks. The warning comes after Houthis attacked the kingdom’s international airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing 12 people and wounding hundreds.Houthi military spokesperson threatened new attacks on the kingdom’s airports and airspace, saying, “they are potential targets and sites for operations by our forces.”&nbsp;“The airports and airspace are exposed to targeting and constitute a theatre of operations for our forces,” Yahya Saree, the Houthi spokesperson, wrote in a post on X on Sunday. Passengers have been warned not to travel.&nbsp;“We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theatre of operations for our forces,” Saree added.&nbsp;However, he clarified that the holy cities of Mecca and Medina would not be targeted.The attack on Saturday was the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade.&nbsp;The Houthis also warned Saudi Arabia against further military action in Yemen, saying it would trigger a stronger response.&nbsp;“Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come,” the Houthi-run Foreign Ministry said.&nbsp;On Saturday, US President Donald Trump called the Riyadh airport strike “terrible”. He said Washington was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority temporarily suspended airport operations pending damage and safety assessments, without specifying when flights would resume.Despite the attack, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said a major international energy conference scheduled in Riyadh would proceed on Sunday.The five-day WPC Energy Congress is being held at a convention centre around 10 km from the airport, with more than 70 ministers and 300 company executives expected to attend.<h2>‘Worse yet to come’ if Saudi strikes continue: Houthi foreign ministry</h2>&nbsp;The Houthi’s foreign ministry also put out a statement, threatening that continued Saudi military action in Yemen would lead to an even stronger response.&nbsp;“Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come, God willing,” the ministry said in statements carried by Houthi-run Al Masirah television.&nbsp;<h2>‘World must turn condemnations into action against Houthis’</h2>&nbsp;Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir, vice president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, said on Sunday that condemning Houthi attacks on civilians is no longer enough and must translate into firm action against the group now.“It is no longer acceptable for regional and international condemnations of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure to remain mere verbal stances, without being translated into firm measures that achieve accountability and deterrence,” Bawazir said in a post on X.He said “the terrorist crime” committed by the Houthis in targeting King Khalid airport “necessitates a decisive regional and international stance that goes beyond statements of denunciation to practical measures ending impunity”.Bawazir expressed full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, praising the kingdom’s role in protecting regional security and international navigation, and supporting the Yemeni people and their government.He added that “Dawn of Yemen”, the military campaign against the Houthis, is proceeding to restore state authority and establish peace.

The Houthis issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia’s airspace, warning airlines, travellers and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports, saying they were vulnerable to attacks. The Iran-backed group also warned Saudi Arabia against further military action in Yemen.

The military spokesperson for Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, on Sunday, claimed the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport that killed 13 people, including an Indian, and injured over 300, as well as other targets across Saudi Arabia. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that the group carried out multiple operations targeting King Khalid Airport “resulting in the disruption of air traffic at the airport and its complete closure”. Other targets included a petrol station affiliated with Saudi state oil giant Aramco and an oil refinery in the Eastern Region, along with the King Fahd Airport in Dammam. Meanwhile, the Riyadh airport was hit again on Sunday after a Houthi missile attack, said Saudi authorities. An unidentified projectile hit terminal 4 at King Khalid international airport, and led to a fire, according to Saudi authorities. Air defences also intercepted a cruise missile in the vicinity of the airport. ‘Stay away from Saudi airports and airspace,’ warn Houthis The Houthis also issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia’s airspace, on Sunday, warning airlines, travellers and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports, saying they were vulnerable to attacks. The warning comes after Houthis attacked the kingdom’s international airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing 12 people and wounding hundreds. Houthi military spokesperson threatened new attacks on the kingdom’s airports and airspace, saying, “they are potential targets and sites for operations by our forces.” “The airports and airspace are exposed to targeting and constitute a theatre of operations for our forces,” Yahya Saree, the Houthi spokesperson, wrote in a post on X on Sunday. Passengers have been warned not to travel. “We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theatre of operations for our forces,” Saree added. However, he clarified that the holy cities of Mecca and Medina would not be targeted. The attack on Saturday was the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade. The Houthis also warned Saudi Arabia against further military action in Yemen, saying it would trigger a stronger response. “Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come,” the Houthi-run Foreign Ministry said. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump called the Riyadh airport strike “terrible”. He said Washington was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis. Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority temporarily suspended airport operations pending damage and safety assessments, without specifying when flights would resume. Despite the attack, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said a major international energy conference scheduled in Riyadh would proceed on Sunday. The five-day WPC Energy Congress is being held at a convention centre around 10 km from the airport, with more than 70 ministers and 300 company executives expected to attend. ‘Worse yet to come’ if Saudi strikes continue: Houthi foreign ministry The Houthi’s foreign ministry also put out a statement, threatening that continued Saudi military action in Yemen would lead to an even stronger response. “Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come, God willing,” the ministry said in statements carried by Houthi-run Al Masirah television. ‘World must turn condemnations into action against Houthis’ Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir, vice president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, said on Sunday that condemning Houthi attacks on civilians is no longer enough and must translate into firm action against the group now. “It is no longer acceptable for regional and international condemnations of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure to remain mere verbal stances, without being translated into firm measures that achieve accountability and deterrence,” Bawazir said in a post on X. He said “the terrorist crime” committed by the Houthis in targeting King Khalid airport “necessitates a decisive regional and international stance that goes beyond statements of denunciation to practical measures ending impunity”. Bawazir expressed full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, praising the kingdom’s role in protecting regional security and international navigation, and supporting the Yemeni people and their government. He added that “Dawn of Yemen”, the military campaign against the Houthis, is proceeding to restore state authority and establish peace.

The Houthis issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia’s airspace, warning airlines, travellers and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports, saying they were vulnerable to attacks. The Iran-backed group also warned Saudi Arabia against further military action in Yemen.&nbsp;

Houthis claim Riyadh airport attacks, Aramco strikes; issue fresh warning to airlines, travellers and workers

The hostilities between Houthis and Saudi Arabia reached a dangerous level, with Islam's holiest city reportedly on the radar. Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone before it could enter Mecca. While the Iran-backed group denied this claim, it announced fresh attacks on Saudi soil.&nbsp;Just a short while ago, Houthis released footage of reportedly downing a Saudi F-15 jet over Yemen's Marib province. Visuals showed flames erupting from the debris of the aircraft. Later, Houthi fighters were also seen posing with the destroyed aircraft's wing.&nbsp;According to Houthis, a surface-to-air missile was used to target the F-15 jet.&nbsp;The Iran-backed group also claimed to have targeted an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones, which reportedly caused large fires and extensive destruction.According to Houthis, the Khamis Mushait air base was also targeted with missiles. As of now, Riyadh is yet to confirm these claims.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Riyadh termed the security of Mecca a 'red line' and asserted that this was a bid to terrorise pilgrims visiting the holy mosque. It also vowed to take deterrent measures against Houthis.The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and hit out at the Iran-backed group.&nbsp;However, Houthis staunchly denied this claim.&nbsp;India also expressed deep concern at the drone attack and strikes on Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, and I am quoting him, "The incident near Mecca is particularly concerning, given the special significance of the city to Muslims across the world."Amid this, visuals showed fighters affiliated with Saudi-backed forces engaging in clashes with Houthis in Yemen's Al-Jawf province.&nbsp;As Houthis continue to tighten their noose around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Saudi is scrambling for help.&nbsp;Its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought Egypt's backing during his visit to Cairo. While Egypt is unlikely to offer military assistance, the country can help in terms of mediation.&nbsp;This comes as Pakistan continues to stay away from the battlefield despite signing the trilateral Mecca defence agreement.&nbsp;Even US President Donald Trump has declined a request from Saudi Arabia for direct US strikes on Houthis.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-social-media-under-13-supervised-access-till-15-eu-unveils-new-online-safety-rules-for-children-1789568917026">No social media under 13, supervised access till 15: EU unveils new online safety rules for children</a>&nbsp;According to Reuters, American officials met Houthi representatives at the US Embassy in Muscat over the weekend. The Iran-backed group reportedly assured US officials that it will abide by its 2025 ceasefire and not attack any American, Israeli or commercial vessels, except those belonging to Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;This is not all.&nbsp;According to reports, Saudi Arabia has also reached out to the UK for military assistance. However, UK PM Andy Burnham has only approved deployment of British military advisers to Riyadh as of now.As Saudi-led forces continue to suffer setbacks, residents on the streets of Tehran expressed solidarity with Houthis.&nbsp;The escalation in West Asia also came up for discussion in the UN Security Council.&nbsp;The UN called for restoring navigational rights in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.&nbsp;On this occasion, Yemen's UN envoy sought support for restoring government authority over the country's territory, coastline, ports and territorial waters.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN also urged the Security Council to take a decisive stance.With Saudi Arabia's growing helplessness to stop Houthi advances, it is amply clear that the West Asia war is entering a dangerous phase.

Houthis have claimed fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on an Aramco facility and an airbase, while denying Riyadh’s claim that they targeted Mecca.

The hostilities between Houthis and Saudi Arabia reached a dangerous level, with Islam's holiest city reportedly on the radar. Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone before it could enter Mecca. While the Iran-backed group denied this claim, it announced fresh attacks on Saudi soil. Just a short while ago, Houthis released footage of reportedly downing a Saudi F-15 jet over Yemen's Marib province. Visuals showed flames erupting from the debris of the aircraft. Later, Houthi fighters were also seen posing with the destroyed aircraft's wing. According to Houthis, a surface-to-air missile was used to target the F-15 jet. The Iran-backed group also claimed to have targeted an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones, which reportedly caused large fires and extensive destruction. According to Houthis, the Khamis Mushait air base was also targeted with missiles. As of now, Riyadh is yet to confirm these claims. Meanwhile, Riyadh termed the security of Mecca a 'red line' and asserted that this was a bid to terrorise pilgrims visiting the holy mosque. It also vowed to take deterrent measures against Houthis. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and hit out at the Iran-backed group. However, Houthis staunchly denied this claim. India also expressed deep concern at the drone attack and strikes on Saudi Arabia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, and I am quoting him, "The incident near Mecca is particularly concerning, given the special significance of the city to Muslims across the world." Amid this, visuals showed fighters affiliated with Saudi-backed forces engaging in clashes with Houthis in Yemen's Al-Jawf province. As Houthis continue to tighten their noose around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Saudi is scrambling for help. Its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought Egypt's backing during his visit to Cairo. While Egypt is unlikely to offer military assistance, the country can help in terms of mediation. This comes as Pakistan continues to stay away from the battlefield despite signing the trilateral Mecca defence agreement. Even US President Donald Trump has declined a request from Saudi Arabia for direct US strikes on Houthis. Also Read: No social media under 13, supervised access till 15: EU unveils new online safety rules for children According to Reuters, American officials met Houthi representatives at the US Embassy in Muscat over the weekend. The Iran-backed group reportedly assured US officials that it will abide by its 2025 ceasefire and not attack any American, Israeli or commercial vessels, except those belonging to Saudi Arabia. This is not all. According to reports, Saudi Arabia has also reached out to the UK for military assistance. However, UK PM Andy Burnham has only approved deployment of British military advisers to Riyadh as of now. As Saudi-led forces continue to suffer setbacks, residents on the streets of Tehran expressed solidarity with Houthis. The escalation in West Asia also came up for discussion in the UN Security Council. The UN called for restoring navigational rights in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. On this occasion, Yemen's UN envoy sought support for restoring government authority over the country's territory, coastline, ports and territorial waters. Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN also urged the Security Council to take a decisive stance. With Saudi Arabia's growing helplessness to stop Houthi advances, it is amply clear that the West Asia war is entering a dangerous phase.

Houthis have claimed fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on an Aramco facility and an airbase, while denying Riyadh’s claim that they targeted Mecca.

Houthis claim strike on Aramco refinery and airbase in Saudi Arabia, deny Mecca attack | Gravitas

The Iran-backed Houthis claimed on Saturday (July 25) that they targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu with missiles and drones, in response to the Saudi-led strikes on Houthi-held areas along the Red Sea coast of Yemen. However, Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed the attack on facilities despite several videos and images. Jazan is home to a major oil refinery, while Yanbu functions as a key export point on the Red Sea, enabling Saudi crude to avoid the Strait of Hormuz altogether. Given that Hormuz is already strained, targeting Yanbu puts at risk the very alternative route Saudi Arabia has come to rely on for keeping oil exports flowing.

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By striking Yanbu, the Houthis are essentially widening the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf into the Red Sea, putting a second critical energy corridor in jeopardy. Yahya Saree cautioned that the group's operations could grow in scale and intensity "in the coming hours and days." These strikes come on the heels of the first Saudi-led airstrikes against the Houthis since the 2022 ceasefire, heightening concerns that the broader Iran conflict may be reigniting the Saudi-Houthi confrontation in Yemen.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/takaichi-s-1-7tn-spending-plan-sparks-fears-of-liz-truss-style-shock-how-will-it-impact-japan-china-and-india-1785059302899">Takaichi's £1.7tn spending plan sparks fears of 'Liz Truss-style' shock: How will it impact Japan, China and India?</a><h3>Houthi shoots down Saudi drone &nbsp;</h3>Later in the day, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed that they shot down a Saudi drone over the northwest of Yemen. It comes a day after the Yemeni group claimed it attacked oil facilities in the Gulf kingdom. The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group "successfully shot down a Turkish-made... armed reconnaissance drone belonging to the Saudi enemy while it was conducting hostile operations". Meanwhile, Iran stated on Sunday (July 26) that it has stopped retaliatory attacks in the region after the United States halted its strikes on the country for the past two nights. "These attacks continued until two nights ago, but over the past two nights the Americans have stopped their attacks," said army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia. "Since... our strategy has essentially been retaliatory, we have also halted our retaliatory operations."

These strikes come on the heels of the first Saudi-led airstrikes against the Houthis since the 2022 ceasefire, heightening concerns that the broader Iran conflict may be reigniting the Saudi-Houthi confrontation in Yemen.

The Iran-backed Houthis claimed on Saturday (July 25) that they targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu with missiles and drones, in response to the Saudi-led strikes on Houthi-held areas along the Red Sea coast of Yemen. However, Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed the attack on facilities despite several videos and images. Jazan is home to a major oil refinery, while Yanbu functions as a key export point on the Red Sea, enabling Saudi crude to avoid the Strait of Hormuz altogether. Given that Hormuz is already strained, targeting Yanbu puts at risk the very alternative route Saudi Arabia has come to rely on for keeping oil exports flowing.

These strikes come on the heels of the first Saudi-led airstrikes against the Houthis since the 2022 ceasefire, heightening concerns that the broader Iran conflict may be reigniting the Saudi-Houthi confrontation in Yemen.

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Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities, shoot down drone in escalating tensions