U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly condemned Yemen’s Houthi rebels for their escalating attacks, calling the group “misbehaving” in a statement released this week. The remarks come amid a surge in Houthi‑backed strikes on shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which have raised concerns about regional security and international trade routes.
In a separate development, Saudi Arabia has halted all flights at its capital’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The decision follows a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and is part of the kingdom’s broader counter‑measures against the rebels, who are backed by Iran.
Trump’s comments were aimed at pressuring the Houthi movement to curb its offensive operations. “They are misbehaving,” he said, urging the rebels to cease their attacks and restore stability to the region. The statement was issued by the White House, though no specific diplomatic action was announced.
Saudi authorities have cited safety concerns for civilian air travel as the reason for suspending flights. The halt is expected to affect international and domestic carriers operating out of Riyadh, potentially disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Both the U.S. and Saudi responses reflect growing international alarm over the Houthi campaign, which has threatened commercial shipping and prompted calls for a diplomatic resolution to the Yemen conflict. The situation remains fluid, with further developments likely as the parties navigate the escalating tensions.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
