Houthis threaten UAE , Saudi civilian targets

MENA

Published: 2017-09-16 11:24

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 23:14


Anwar Qarqash, Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Anwar Qarqash, Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs


Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said in a televised speech Thursday, that Houthis ballistic missiles are capable of reaching Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital and anywhere inside Saudi Arabia.

Houthis threatened to attack civilian targets in saudi Arabia and the UAE.


This comes after Riyadh called to put Yemen’s al-Hodeida port under UN administration, an Emirati news website reported.

On the other hand, UAE’s response was quick.


Anwar Qarqash, Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs responded on twitter saying, "We are not afraid of the threats imposed by the Houthis.”


"It reveals the desperation of their fragmented illusions and their intentions for the Arabian Gulf's security”, he added.


In his opinion, the threatens were enough to show why it is necessary for the Saudi-led coalition to continue to intervene in Yemen.


Abdel Malek said that UAE is no longer a safe country, especially after his group successfully test fired missile toward Abu Dhabi earlier this month.


"The UAE is now within range of our missiles", he told the rebel-controlled Al Masirah TV station.