The Houthis threaten to respond to any American intervention in support of Saudi Arabia and announce that they are once again targeting the airport in Riyadh

The Houthis threaten to respond to any American intervention in support of Saudi Arabia and announce that they are once again targeting the airport in Riyadh

The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalated on Monday, when the group said it was again targeting Riyadh airport and the Khamis Mushait base, and threatened the United States with a "swift and painful" response if it intervened on the kingdom's side. While Riyadh announced the interception of a ballistic missile, the closure of King Khalid International Airport was extended until Saturday, with flights canceled and oil prices rising. At the same time, Yemen witnessed violent battles that resulted, according to military sources, in the killing of more than 60 people near Taiz, against the background of the ongoing attacks and clashes around Bab al-Mandab.