Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports Following Red Sea Tanker Attack
On July 3, 2026, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree threatened a 'comprehensive response' against Saudi Arabian airports and vital assets after alleging Saudi warplanes attempted to intercept an Iranian civilian aircraft bound for Sanaa. Hours later, Houthis targeted an oil tanker near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu terminal. This escalation follows the funeral of Houthi officials in Sanaa and signals a breakdown in the relative calm between the rebels and Riyadh during the ongoing regional maritime crisis.