Saudi Arabia is an important partner and we will not stand idly by in the face of Houthi attacks

“We will not stand idly by while the Houthis attack Saudi Arabia,” US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

The US Secretary of State tweeted, via his Twitter account, “Saudi Arabia is an important security partner,” underscoring the US administration’s position on seeking a political settlement to the conflict in Yemen.

Blinken said he spoke with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a phone call about joint efforts to bolster Saudi defenses in the face of attacks on the Kingdom, hours after the attack on the airport in Abha in the southwest of the Kingdom.

Earlier, State Department spokesman Ned Price announced that Blinken had spoken with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan after the Houthi terror attack on the airport in ‘Abha.

He told reporters that the United States had reiterated its assurances that it intended to help Saudi Arabia build up its defense capabilities.

He also said that “the Houthi leaders would be wrong if they thought this administration would relieve the pressure. They would be under great pressure ”.

A Houthi March, a Houthi drone, the trapped Qasef drone, which is a copy of the Iranian drone Ababil T

He added that the United States will make further statements in the coming days regarding the Houthi attack with drones.

Later, the State Department announced that Blinken had discussed joint efforts to strengthen Saudi defenses with his Saudi counterpart.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the US State Department confirmed that it “will continue to pressure the Houthis because of their heinous actions”, and indicated that President Joe Biden’s administration “will continue to put pressure on the Houthis for their heinous actions”. focuses on diplomacy to end the war in Yemen ”.

And she said: “We are seeking a negotiated settlement that ends the war and the suffering of Yemenis,” and added: “The Biden administration supports (UN envoy to Yemen, Martin) Griffiths and wishes work with him. “

US President Joe Biden confirmed later on Wednesday that his administration would not hesitate to use force to protect the United States and its allies.

The US State Department confirmed its position with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, hours after the Houthi attack targeted Abha International Airport with a car bomb.

In statements to Al-Arabiya, she said, “We will stand by our allies in the Kingdom, and we have options for dealing with the Houthis, including sanctions.”

A copy of an Iranian march

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen on Wednesday announced a terrorist attack by the Houthi militia targeting Abha Airport, confirming control of a fire that hit a civilian plane following militias backed by the Yemen. Iran, explaining that the bombed plane that attempted to target Abha airport is a copy of the Iranian “Ababil T” march.