Yemen has joined the growing outcry against Houthi rebels' attacks on Aden International Airport and Saudi Arabia early on Wednesday. The Yemeni government strongly condemned the attacks, which included a ballistic missile strike on the airport, but fortunately, no casualties were reported. The Yemeni Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed concern over the assaults, stating they pose a significant threat to civilian safety and civil aviation.
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, led by Major General Turki Al-Malki, announced that another Houthi ballistic missile was intercepted and destroyed north of Riyadh. The coalition is tracking the launch platform over Sana’a using its intelligence systems and plans to destroy it. This recent escalation is part of a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities, including military bases, oil and energy infrastructure, aimed at pressuring Riyadh to lift its blockades.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Ministry also condemned the Houthis' continued targeting of civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The UAE affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. Many countries continue to back Saudi Arabia against the Houthi attacks.
Morocco has expressed concerns over Houthi attacks targeting facilities and civilians, including attempts to target holy places like Mecca and Medina. King Mohammed VI, in letters to the Saudi royal family, described these attacks as "despicable" and a "blatant attack on the feelings of more than one billion and 800 million Muslims across the world." He renewed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
The Syrian government also strongly condemned Houthi militias' previous attacks on facilities and the airport, which resulted in injuries and material damage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the Kingdom in confronting anything that threatens its security, territorial integrity, and civilian facilities.
The ongoing Houthi attacks have sparked widespread international condemnation. The Iranian-backed groups have been flaring up dramatically in recent months, leading to regional spillover from the wider Middle East conflict. The situation remains volatile, with many countries backing Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels.
The international community continues to express concern over the escalating situation. In September, Morocco renewed concerns over Houthi attacks, and King Mohammed VI called for international sanctions against those responsible. The situation is being closely monitored, with many countries urging restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Key points
- Houthi rebels launched ballistic missile attacks on Aden International Airport and Saudi Arabia, prompting widespread condemnation from Arab nations.
- The Yemeni government and Arab nations, including the UAE and Syria, have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned the Houthi attacks.
- The international community continues to back Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels, with Morocco calling for international sanctions against those responsible.
