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Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Backing Houthi Attacks as Escalation Grows
Saudi officials say Iran is encouraging the Houthis, who have killed at least 19 people and hit King Khalid International Airport 20 times this month.
- On Thursday, Saudi Foreign Ministry official Rayed Krimly accused Iran of encouraging Houthi escalation, stating Tehran continues to arm and train the militia in violation of UN resolutions.
- The Houthi militia launched 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh this month, killing 17 people and wounding 333 others, according to Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki.
- In Yemen, Coalition forces destroyed 127 weapons storage facilities, while Houthi attacks on Abha airport killed three people and wounded 28.
- Shortly after, a Houthi military spokesperson declared Saudi airports unsafe for travel, while Krimly noted the group refused to meet for peace talks in Muscat, Oman.
- Although Saudi Arabia maintains direct communication with Iran, Tehran remains unwilling to provide necessary concessions for a solution, leaving the conflict fueling a severe humanitarian crisis.
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