Yemen's Shura Council stated that the Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia threaten not only Saudi national security but also Arab national security, regional and international security, and undermine de-escalation efforts.
In a written statement on Sunday, the Council said the Houthi threats are "an extension of their hostile approach and systematic undermining of peace efforts." It added, "The threats against Saudi Arabia do not only target its national security, but also pose a direct threat to Arab national security, regional and international security, and undermine de-escalation efforts."
The Council accused the Houthis of "using state institutions, resources, and the crossing points under their control to serve foreign agendas that contradict Yemen's sovereignty." The statement added, "Since their coup against the state, the Houthi militias have continued to thwart all regional and international initiatives aimed at ending the war and achieving peace, especially the sincere efforts led by Saudi Arabia."
The Shura Council called on the United Nations, the Security Council, and all regional and international partners to "move beyond condemnation and take practical deterrent steps to stop Houthi and Iranian violations, tighten oversight of the militias' funding and arming channels, and prevent Yemeni territory from being used for cross-border destructive projects."
The Houthis have not yet commented on the Council's statement.
Strong Response from the Coalition
The Saudi-led coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen announced on Saturday that any attempts to target Saudi Arabia or violate Yemen's sovereignty would be met with "full determination and unprecedented force."
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the Houthi statements against Saudi Arabia were "merely an attempt to divert attention from their grave violations against the Yemeni people and to export the economic problems and suffering they have caused."
This statement came after Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sare'e threatened a "comprehensive response" targeting airports and vital land and sea facilities in Saudi Arabia. On Friday, Sare'e claimed that Saudi warplanes violated Yemeni airspace to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing at Sanaa International Airport.
A relative ceasefire has prevailed on the frontlines in Yemen since April 2022. However, clashes occasionally occur and no side has made territorial gains. Observers warn that if the lack of trust between the parties persists, the situation on the ground could revert to pre-2022 conditions.
