Houthi's Warn Saudi Against Airstrike Support

Yemen’s Houthi’s have renewed threats against Saudi Arabia, warning it not to support US air strikes against the group.

• “We have sent a message to Saudi Arabia that it will be a target if it allows American fighter jets to use its territory or airspace in their aggression on Yemen,” a Houthi spokesperson said.
• Saudi has not joined air assaults against Houthi positions in Yemen responsible for attacking international shipping as it works towards peace agreements to end Yemen’s civil war.
• US and UK strikes against Houthi positions have not deterred attacks. Last week, the group assured safe passage for Chinese and Russian vessels, but numerous mistaken identities appear to leave any vessel passing the Red Sea as a potential target.
• Following the announcement last week, the Houthis fired a missile at a Chinese-owned oil tanker called M/V Huang Pu on Saturday, the US Central Command said.
• The vessel suffered limited damage but highlights the dangers for vessels assumed to have safe passage.