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Houthi official warns US of swift, painful response if it joins Yemen war
Mohammed Al Bukhaiti told AFP the US would face a swift, painful response if it entered the Yemen war, following recent Houthi strikes on Saudi oil facilities and Riyadh airport.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A Houthi political bureau member warned the United States that any involvement in Yemen’s war would trigger a "swift and painful response" targeting U.S. interests, AFP reported.
What happened
On Monday, the Houthi group claimed to have launched missiles toward Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait city and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles near the Yemen‑Saudi border and destroyed another missile aimed at the airport. The attacks follow a deadly strike on the Riyadh airport on Saturday that killed 13 people and wounded hundreds.
What the reports add
AFP quoted Houthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Bukhaiti as saying the United States would face a swift, painful response if it joined the aggression against Yemen. The statement was posted on X by the Saudi coalition, which said it had intercepted the missiles. The article also notes that U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering joining Saudi strikes after the airport attack, describing the Houthis as "misbehaving very badly."
What was said
"If the US becomes involved in the aggression against Yemen, we will not deliberate over the decision to respond, rather, there will be a swift and painful response targeting the US and all its interests in the region," Mohammed Al Bukhaiti told AFP.
President Donald Trump said, "The Houthis are misbehaving very badly. No good," and indicated he was weighing Saudi requests for U.S. assistance.
How it came about
The renewed fighting in Yemen, which reignited in July, has seen the Houthis intensify attacks on Saudi oil facilities, transport hubs and airports. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly asked Washington for help, and the latest missile interceptions come after a series of strikes that have disrupted energy markets across the Middle East.
Key facts
- Houthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned the US of a swift, painful response if it joins the Yemen war. (news.yahoo.com)
- The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles near the Yemen‑Saudi border and destroyed a missile aimed at Riyadh airport. (news.yahoo.com)
- Saturday’s strike on King Khalid International Airport killed 13 people and wounded hundreds. (news.yahoo.com)
Sources
- [1] news.yahoo.com — originally reported as “Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war”
