Saudi cabinet condemns attacks on civilian facilities, while Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council orders investigations into intelligence leaks, Houthi financing and infiltration of state institutions.

Saudi Arabia has warned the Houthis of consequences for their repeated attacks on the Kingdom, while Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has ordered security and judicial authorities to pursue individuals accused of espionage, financing or providing intelligence and logistical support to the Iran-backed group.

The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, addressed the continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and civilian and economic facilities, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting its security and confronting threats to its territory.

The Saudi position comes amid escalating cross-border attacks, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as the Saudi-led coalition continues supporting Yemeni government forces under Operation Dawn of Yemen.

Yemen Orders Action Against Houthi Collaborators

In a statement issued in Aden, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council warned that providing intelligence, financial assistance, operational support or sensitive military information to the Houthis constitutes a criminal offense under Yemeni law.

The council instructed military and civilian security agencies, public prosecutors and judicial authorities to investigate suspected collaboration, preserve evidence and refer cases supported by sufficient evidence to the competent courts.

It stressed that government officials, military commanders and security personnel would not be exempt from prosecution because of their positions or influence.

The PLC also warned that certain offenses involving national security, disclosure of defense secrets, assistance to hostile forces and espionage may carry penalties of up to death under applicable Yemeni legislation.

The statement called for stronger protection of military communications, sensitive information, government institutions and strategic facilities, alongside measures to safeguard witnesses and individuals reporting suspected security breaches.

Political and Security Implications

The two statements come as fighting intensifies across Yemen and Houthi missile and drone attacks continue to threaten Saudi civilian infrastructure and aviation. The attacks have caused casualties and significant disruption at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport