Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi threatens “different war” against Saudi Arabia

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi issued a stark warning to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, threatening a "different war" if the kingdom continues its blockade and military actions against Yemen. In a lengthy televised address, al-Houthi declared that Saudi Arabia's key oil facilities and strategic infrastructure would become targets for missile and drone attacks.

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The Saudi criminal, by insisting on the siege and heading toward all-out aggression, places himself in the position of the unjust, oppressive aggressor.

Al-Houthi accused Riyadh of being an "unjust, oppressive aggressor" by maintaining the siege on Yemen and depriving its people of their rights. He stated that his movement would not tolerate these measures, emphasizing that it was a matter of freedom, dignity, and faith. "It is impossible to accept the measures taken by Saudi against our country, no matter the level of sacrifices or at any cost," he asserted.

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We cannot accept the siege of our people and the deprivation of their wealth, for this is a matter of freedom, dignity, faith, and legitimate rights.

The threat comes amid a recent escalation, including alleged Saudi-led coalition strikes on Sana'a International Airport, which the Houthis claim aimed to prevent an Iranian aircraft carrying their delegation from landing. In response, the Houthis launched attacks on Saudi airports and announced "air sanctions" on Saudi facilities until flights to and from Sana'a are resumed.

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It is impossible to accept the measures taken by Saudi against our country, no matter the level of sacrifices or at any cost.

This exchange intensifies regional tensions, particularly with the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran. A renewed conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia could jeopardize maritime security in the vital Red Sea shipping routes. United Nations Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, along with mediators from Qatar and Oman, is actively working to de-escalate the situation and prevent a return to full-scale warfare.

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all key oil and strategic infrastructure