Yemen's Houthis Launch Missiles at Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia's Abha airport on Friday, according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The rebels stated that the strike was in retaliation for Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Sanaa, Yemen's capital, which they claim killed civilians. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet commented on the Houthi claims or the alleged strikes on Sanaa.

This escalation follows a period of relative calm in the conflict, which has been ongoing since 2014. The Houthis, who are allied with Iran, control significant parts of Yemen, including the capital city. Saudi Arabia has been leading a coalition supporting the Yemeni government against the Houthi forces. International efforts to broker a lasting peace agreement have so far been unsuccessful.

The targeting of Abha airport, a civilian and military facility in southwestern Saudi Arabia, marks a significant development in the regional tensions. Previous Houthi missile and drone attacks have also targeted Saudi infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities. The United Nations has repeatedly warned of a dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, with millions facing food insecurity and a lack of access to essential services.