While the struggle between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia-backed government forces continues in Yemen, the Houthis' threats and attacks against Saudi Arabia attract attention. It is a matter of curiosity what steps the Riyadh administration will take, especially after a total of 20 people lost their lives in the attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, under attack by the Houthis, stopped its operations until October 17. Many airlines stopped or canceled their flights to the region after the attacks. 20 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured in the attacks; There was also serious damage and disruption to flight traffic.
Offer from Israel!
While the operation of Saudi Arabia-backed government forces against the Houthis continues, it seems that progress has stopped in recent days and the Houthis have managed to resist. While the steps to be taken by the Riyadh administration in this difficult situation were being followed, a remarkable news appeared in the Israeli press. In Haaretz's report, it was claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to intervene in the Houthis in Yemen by helping Saudi Arabia, but Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposed this. Haaretz newspaper, in its report based on two diplomatic sources who wish to remain anonymous, claimed that Israel wants to participate in the attacks against the Houthis and is trying to persuade Saudi Arabia to do so through US mediation.
The source argued that Israel's military intervention in Yemen would be out of the question as long as Salman refuses. Stating that Selman did not show interest in receiving Israel's help in the war against the Houthis on the grounds that an alliance with Israel could have a negative impact on the country's public opinion, the source noted that Israel's option of a possible military intervention in Yemen was "completely excluded" due to the Crown Prince's absolute rejection.
US President Donald Trump reacted to the Houthis, who increased their attacks against Saudi Arabia, and said, "The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all."
Operation in Sanaa!
Following the attacks on Riyadh, the Saudi Arabia-backed Arab Coalition targeted Sana, the capital of Yemen under the control of the Houthis. The Arab Coalition reported that various stations, civilian facilities, vital resources and docks used by the Iran-backed Houthis to increase their war capacity were targeted. After the coalition forces' operation, the Houthis targeted the city of Dhahran, where the headquarters of the Saudi state oil company Aramco is located. Explosions were heard near Aramco Headquarters. It was reported that air defense systems blocked Houthi missiles.
Iran increased attacks in Hormuz
While Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and its surroundings in response to the US naval blockade have reached their highest level since the beginning of the war launched by the US and Israel on February 28, 6 ships were attacked only the previous day. In response to the US blockade, Iran took steps to increase its control over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and intensified its threats against ships using routes that Tehran does not approve. Iran is also hitting small tankers in response to the 'ship-to-ship' transfer method of the USA and Gulf countries.
Istanbul-Riyadh flights are suspended
After Riyadh King Khalid International Airport stopped its operations until October 17 due to the attacks, many airline companies at İGA Istanbul Airport suspended their flights to Riyadh for security reasons. While Riyadh flights departing from Istanbul Airport, especially Turkish Airlines and Saudia, were completely canceled, partial arrangements were made in other Saudi Arabian destinations.
