Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they attacked Saudi Arabian positions on the Red Sea coast on Saturday.
A day before this, Riyadh had carried out attacks targeting this group. In such a situation, there is a danger of opening a new front in the conflict in the Middle East and increasing tension.
In a statement, the Houthi armed forces said they carried out two special military operations. “The first operation targeted sensitive Aramco-related facilities in Jazan with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. And the second operation targeted sensitive Aramco-related facilities in Yanbu with multiple ballistic and cruise missiles and drones,” the statement said.
‘There is no hesitation in intensifying action’
Referring to the Saudi attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port on Friday, the Houthi rebels said this made clear the Saudi enemy’s intention to continue the siege of our people and violate the sovereignty of our country.
The Houthi statement further said, “This criminal enemy will face only resistance from us and persistence in our correct position.” At the same time, he reiterated that the ban on the movement of Saudi ships imposed earlier this week is still in force.
The statement also said, “As the situation evolves in the coming hours and days, we will show no hesitation in expanding the scope of our operations and intensifying our actions.”