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Live Updates: Houthis threaten U.S. with "swift and painful" response if it joins Saudi Arabia's strikes on Iran-backed group

Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned the United States of a "swift and painful response" if Washington joins Saudi military operations in Yemen. The group has declared workers at Saudi airports and oil facilities as legitimate targets. This threat follows a series of Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh for three consecutive days, which have forced the closure of a Saudi airport and prompted the FAA to warn US airlines about safety risks over the kingdom. President Trump is currently considering US strikes in Yemen while facing pressure to assist Saudi Arabia.

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  • ✓ Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned the US of a "swift and painful response" if it joins Saudi military operations.
  • ✓ Houthi missile attacks have targeted Riyadh for three consecutive days.
  • ✓ Deadly Houthi attacks have resulted in the closure of a Saudi airport.
  • ✓ The FAA issued warnings to US airlines regarding safety risks over Saudi Arabia.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Houthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Bukhaiti explicitly threatened the US with a painful response and designated Saudi oil and airport workers as targets.

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  1. Houthis threaten US with swift response amid Saudi airport attacks

    Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned the United States of a "swift and painful response" if Washington joins Saudi military operations in Yemen. The group has declared workers at Saudi airports and oil facilities as legitimate targets. This threat follows a series of Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh for three consecutive days, which have forced the closure of a Saudi airport and prompted the FAA to warn US airlines about safety risks over the kingdom. President Trump is currently considering US strikes in Yemen while facing pressure to assist Saudi Arabia.

    Why it matters

    The Houthis are an Iran-backed militant group engaged in a prolonged conflict with Saudi Arabia. These escalating attacks target critical infrastructure to pressure the Saudi leadership. US involvement would significantly widen the scope of the regional conflict.

    What is confirmed

    • Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned the US of a "swift and painful response" if it joins Saudi military operations.
    • Houthi missile attacks have targeted Riyadh for three consecutive days.
    • Deadly Houthi attacks have resulted in the closure of a Saudi airport.
    • The FAA issued warnings to US airlines regarding safety risks over Saudi Arabia.
    • The Houthis are backed by Iran.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Saudi warning systems remained silent before the deadly airport attacks.
    • President Trump is considering US strikes in Yemen.

    What to watch next

    • Decision by the US administration on whether to join Saudi military operations in Yemen
    • Official response from the Saudi government regarding the failure of their warning systems
    • Updates on the reopening of the closed Saudi airport
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. account.microsoft.com — Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today ...
    2. WSJ — Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
    3. CBS News — Iran War Updates: Deadly Houthi attacks keep Saudi airport closed as Trump considers U.S. strikes in Yemen
    4. CNBC — FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
    5. Reuters — Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks
    6. Bloomberg.com — Trump Under Pressure to Help Saudis After Attacks
    7. Al Jazeera — Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
    8. www.wionews.com — Houthis warns US of 'painful response' if Washington joins ...
    9. www.israelnationalnews.com — Houthis threaten 'painful response' if US joins Saudi strikes
    10. www.straitstimes.com — Houthi official warns of ‘swift, painful response’ if US ...
    11. newscord.org — Houthi Official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti Warns U.S. of Swift ...
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