Houthi official warns of swift, painful response if US enters Yemen war

Pakistani resident killed, 11 injured in Sunday's attack on Riyadh airport Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport following Houthi attacks. SANAA / RIYADH - A senior Houthi official warned the United States that it will receive a 'swift and painful response' if it enters the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested its help in dealing with the group. 'If the US becomes involved in the aggression against Yemen, we will not deliberate over the decision to respond, rather, there will be a swift and painful response targeting the US and all its interests in the region,' Houthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Bukhaiti tells AFP in an interview. PTI to launch legal battle against governor's rule in KP He also warns 'all employees and workers at Saudi oil facilities and airports to stay away from these sites, as they have become legitimate targets.' A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others were injured in Sunday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed in an updated statement. The authority said the injured were immediately transported to hospitals to receive the necessary medical care. District, High Court Bar observe strike against emergency rule in KP It added that authorities were continuing to assess the material damage and verify the safety of airport facilities in coordination with the relevant agencies. The updated casualty figures followed an earlier announcement of fresh attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced Monday that the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been extended as authorities continue safety inspections following a series of Houthi attacks targeting the airport. The authority said the extension was necessary to complete procedures to verify the safety of airport facilities and ensure their operational readiness, in coordination with the relevant authorities. GACA did not specify when airport operations would resume. The announcement follows Sunday's attack on King Khalid International Airport, which killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others, according to an updated statement from GACA. The injured were immediately transported to hospitals for medical treatment, while authorities continued assessing damage to airport facilities. The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Sunday that an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport. The coalition also announced that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile near the airport. The latest attack came just one day after a deadly Houthi strike on the same airport Saturday killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to GACA. The coalition described Saturday's attack as a war crime and vowed a firm response in accordance with international humanitarian law. Saudi authorities have been assessing damage and implementing safety measures following the attacks to ensure airport facilities are secure before operations resume. Tags: