Yemen's Foreign Ministry condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Houthis: The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni Zaydi Shia armed movement that controls significant territory in northern Yemen. They publicly claimed responsibility for strikes on multiple Saudi targets including airports and military sites while issuing warnings to international airlines regarding Saudi airspace. Yemen's Foreign Ministry: Yemen's Foreign Ministry manages the country's diplomatic relations and official foreign policy positions. It issued a public condemnation of recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and attempts to target holy sites in Mecca and Medina, as reported by state media. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation: Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation serves as the primary regulatory and oversight body for civil aviation operations and safety within the kingdom. It confirmed minor injuries to three people and material damage at airports in Jazan and Najran following the reported attacks. Diplomatic Stance: Yemen's government has consistently sought to publicly distance itself from Houthi military actions through official condemnations. Regional Conflict: Iran-backed Houthi forces have sustained a pattern of cross-border attacks targeting Saudi infrastructure amid the protracted Yemen conflict.