Yemen envoy says Houthis profit from continued warfare
Yemen's ambassador to France, Riyad Yassin Abdallah, told France 24 that the Iran-backed Houthis benefit from and survive through war. Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the kingdom had been tested and promised a serious response after Houthi strikes on Riyadh's international airport killed 18 people.
Yemen’s ambassador to France, Riyad Yassin Abdallah, told France 24 that the Iran-backed Houthis gain from and sustain themselves through conflict. His remarks followed repeated Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the kingdom had been tested and warned of a severe counterstrike. Related coverage notes Riyadh extended the airport suspension and vowed a lethal reaction; earlier strikes killed 12, while the latest toll reached 18. Fighting in Yemen has also worsened food insecurity.
The escalation could heighten risks for civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, particularly people near airports or front lines. Airport suspensions may disrupt travel, commerce, and aid movement. If retaliation grows, humanitarian access and food security could deteriorate further, while regional tensions may complicate diplomacy. These effects may fall hardest on ordinary residents already exposed to prolonged conflict.