Houthi Threatens Painful Response If US Enters Yemen War

A Houthi official warned the US on Monday that it would face a 'pain,ful response' if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has sought US assistance in dealing with the group amid ongoing attacks.

The Houthis, backed by Iran, have targeted Saudi oil facilities, tankers, and transport hubs, including a series of attacks on Riyadh's airport, which has been a key target in the conflict.

On Monday night, Saudi authorities reported intercepting a Houthi missile aimed at the airport, while the coalition also announced it had destroyed two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen near the border.

Following a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 people, US President Donald Trump said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, after previously rejecting requests for help.

Mohammed Al Bukhaiti, a Houthi political bureau member, told AFP that the group would respond swiftly and painfully to any US involvement in the conflict, warning civilians at Saudi oil sites to avoid the areas.

The attack on the airport was the deadliest on Saudi soil in over a decade, with hundreds wounded. Operations at the airport remained suspended on Monday as tensions in Riyadh remained high.

Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called the recent events 'serious,' stating that the response must be equally strong, as the attacks tested the kingdom's infrastructure and resilience.

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia advised its employees to seek authorization before using any Saudi airport and urged citizens to take extreme caution. Etihad Airways and Gulf Air also suspended flights to Riyadh until next week.