Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have reiterated their warning against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace, designating all airports in the country as potential targets except for those in Mecca and Medina.
On October 11, Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the Houthi military organization, issued a statement cautioning airlines, staff, and travelers against utilizing Saudi airports and airspace.
Saree claimed that all Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, could be subject to attacks.
The Houthis also stated their intention to respond with airport attacks and military escalation until their objectives are met.
This warning comes as the Houthis continue their assaults on key Saudi facilities. On October 5, they announced plans to target Saudi airports and oil facilities.
On October 10, Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was attacked, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and 309 injuries. The deceased included nationals from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt.
In Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, a projectile also landed near an airport. As a result of the attacks, some flights from Egypt, Kuwait, and Qatar to Saudi Arabia were canceled, and King Khalid International Airport was temporarily closed.
In response, Saudi authorities have decided to suspend in-person classes at all schools until October 15, transitioning to remote learning. However, they plan to proceed with the World Petroleum Conference (WPC) scheduled near Riyadh Airport.
Since the Houthis seized a strategic location along the Red Sea coast last month, Saudi Arabia has intensified its military intervention, conducting airstrikes against the Houthis and supporting Yemeni government forces in their counteroffensive.
The Houthi-controlled Yemeni Health Ministry claimed that 91 people have died and 168 have been injured due to attacks by the Saudi-led coalition over the past five weeks.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the previous day that he is considering options for U.S. military involvement in response to the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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