Encouraged by the US reversal of their designation as a terrorist organization, Houthi forces, supported by Iran, have led yet another sophisticated attack on Saudia.
Several hours ago, Yemeni rebels launched another attack against Saudi Arabia, firing at least four drones toward Abha International Airport. At least one drone was shot down before reaching the target, but three others caused serious damage – in addition to the damaging passenger airliner Airbus A320, two more destroyed 2 AH-64 helicopters belonged to the Saudi Air Force.
The United States has said it intends to revoke the terrorist designation of the Houthi movement in response to Yemen’s humanitarian crisis – reversing one of the most criticised last-minute decisions of the Trump administration. The reversal, confirmed by the state department, comes a day after Joe Biden declared a halt to US support for the Saudi Arabia-led military campaign in Yemen, widely seen as a proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
“As the President is taking steps to end the war in Yemen and Saudi Arabia has endorsed a negotiated settlement, the United States is deeply troubled by continued Houthi attacks,” a State Department spokesman said Sunday. “We call on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks impacting civilian areas inside Saudi Arabia and to halt any new military offensives.”
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