Sana'a: In a bold move marking a significant escalation in regional tensions, Yemeni armed forces have launched a military operation targeting Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia. This action comes in response to what Yemen describes as repeated violations of its sovereignty by the Saudi regime, following an attack on Sana'a International Airport, the only operational civilian airport in Yemen.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Saudi attack on Sana'a International Airport was a clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty and an assault on the Yemeni people's right to safety and travel. The attack also sought to disrupt the return of a Yemeni delegation from the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the Saudi regime's attempts to exert control over Yemen's borders and infringe upon its national sovereignty.
In an official statement, Yemen's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates declared the end of the de-escalation phase and a complete ceasefire, signaling a new phase of confrontation with Saudi Arabia. The Yemeni Armed Forces have held the Saudi regime accountable for the repercussions of its actions, which are expected to have significant military, security, and economic impacts on Saudi Arabia.
The Yemeni military's immediate response was a strategic strike on Abha International Airport, demonstrating their resolve and ability to carry out military operations deep within Saudi territory. This operation is intended to send a clear message that any blockade or attack on Yemeni infrastructure will be met with reciprocal actions against Saudi targets.
Yemen's armed forces also issued a stern warning to international airlines and travel companies, advising them to avoid Saudi airspace due to its designation as an unsafe military operations zone. They emphasized their commitment to lifting the blockade on Sana'a International Airport and warned that the counter-air blockade would persist until the blockade is fully and unconditionally lifted.
As Yemen enters a new phase of strategic deterrence, it underscores its determination to reclaim its rights and resources allegedly plundered by the Saudi regime, with support from the United States and Israel. This phase marks a departure from previous strategies of patience and negotiation, asserting that military force will now dictate terms.
The Yemeni leadership, along with its people and armed forces, stands united in demanding either a just peace that restores their full sovereign rights or a continuation of military actions that threaten the security and stability of Saudi interests. The unfolding situation presents a critical juncture, with Yemen poised to enforce its will through military might as long as the siege and aggression persist.