Saudi minister vows response to Houthi airport strikes — SkimNews
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- Saudi minister vowed a 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, while a separate Reuters report revealed the kingdom's air defense warning system stayed silent before the deadly strikes.
- Houthi forces fired missiles at the Saudi capital Riyadh for a third consecutive day, with the Wall Street Journal framing the broader campaign as Iran-backed militants tightening pressure on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince.
Why it matters: Saudi Arabia's vow of a 'serious response' follows three consecutive days of Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh and Reuters' report that the kingdom's air defense warning system stayed silent before the deadly airport attacks. The combination underscores the operational vulnerability of Saudi sites and sets up potential escalation in the Yemen conflict.
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