Saudi Arabia called for tough response to airport attacks

Saudi Arabia must deal “once and for all” with the threat of an attack by the Yemeni Shiite Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement. Political scientist Ali Shihabi made this statement, as quoted by CNN.

“This threat must be dealt with once and for all. “Much will depend on the actions of Yemeni government forces on the ground, and Saudi Arabia is providing them with significant air support,” the expert answered when asked how the kingdom should respond to Houthi attacks.

It is noted that Riyadh risks entering into a “costly and exhausting ground war” if it sends a large number of troops to Yemen. In addition, such a move could "undermine Saudi Arabia's image as a stable and global economic powerhouse."

Earlier, the Houthis admitted responsibility for the attack on King Fahd Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia in the city of Dammam. The movement also attacked the international airport of the kingdom's capital, Riyadh.