Politics · Saudi Arabia · 4 hrs ago
Saudi commentary warns Iran over alleged Houthi attacks
A Saudi commentary accuses Iran of backing the Houthis, a movement based in Yemen.
It says the Houthis have targeted airports and civilian facilities and killed civilians, though it gives no details of particular attacks.
The commentary argues that Iran is responsible for the Houthis’ actions and should face consequences.
Saudi Arabia and Iran resumed diplomatic relations under an agreement mediated by China, and the commentary says Saudi Arabia had tried to avoid further regional conflict.
It warns that Saudi Arabia can protect its people and infrastructure and act against Iran’s allies in Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon.
The commentary signals a tougher Saudi response, but it does not set out specific next steps.
An Okaz commentary accused Iran of supporting Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
It alleged the Houthis had targeted airports and civilian facilities and killed civilians.
The commentary warned Iran that Saudi Arabia could retaliate against Houthi forces and their backers.
It said Saudi Arabia had sought to avoid wider regional conflict after resuming diplomatic relations with Iran.
- Who
- Okaz commentary, addressing Iran and referring to the Houthis.
- What
- The commentary alleged Iranian support for Houthi attacks and warned of consequences.
- When
- Published on 17 October 2026.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia and the wider region; specific locations of the alleged attacks are not stated.
- Why
- The commentary said Iran was assisting the Houthis in attacks on airports and civilian facilities.
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- Outlet
- Okaz
- Publication date
- 17 October 2026
- Diplomatic agreement
- Agreement to resume Saudi-Iranian relations, mediated by China
- Alleged targets
- Airports and civilian facilities
What people are saying
The assistance that Iran provides to the terrorist Houthi group is something that does not require "private lessons" to confirm; it is an obvious and blatant act known to the whole world.
Now that it has enjoyed the "game of fire" and employed its Houthi agent to target airports, civilian facilities, and take the lives of innocent civilians, it must bear the consequences of its evils