Saudi reaction to the U.S-British attacks on Houthi targetsnote

The U.S. and the UK launched on 12/1/2024 a series of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, who have been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea.

The Houthis warned that they will continue to target ships heading towards Israel.

The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

- Saudi concerns regarding the attacks and their possible impact

- The contacts initiated by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- The Saudi Ministry of Defense’s reports on activity in Saudi airspace

- Houthis’ investigation on potential regional involvement in the attacks