US condemns Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia
November 27, 2020 | 10:00 PM
File photo of the Arab Coalition's spokesperson showing Houthis ballistic missiles targeted on Saudi Arabia.
November 27, 2020 | 10:00 PM
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WASHINGTON — The United States on Friday condemned the recent attacks launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia.
In a tweet on Friday, the White House National Security Council said: “The United States strongly condemns the Houthi attacks this week against civilian targets in Jeddah and Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia.”
“The Houthis‘ disregard for the UN’s calls for a ceasefire and dialogue destabilizes the region and hurts the people of Yemen. The Houthis want to tear Yemen apart, not bring it together,” the statement added.
Earlier this week, the Houthi militia fired a missile that struck a Saudi Aramco oil company distribution station in Jeddah.
On Wednesday, an explosion damaged a Greek-managed tanker in Shuqaiq in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Arab Coalition said it foiled a terrorist attack that caused minor damage to a commercial vessel. — SG
