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2026-09-20 17:52:11
[Houthi Says Saudi Escalation Will Provoke Stronger Retaliation] Houthi spokesman Omar al-Bashiti said today (September 20) that if Saudi Arabia continues its military escalation in Yemen, the Houthis will retaliate more strongly. He stated that this is a confrontational approach of "escalation for escalation, blockade for blockade," and that "this is an exercise of the right to self-defense." al-Bashiti said that Saudi accusations of an attack on Mecca are "lies and slander," and that these claims are increasingly being questioned by the international community. al-Bashiti also stated that Saudi Arabia has recently launched 732 airstrikes against Yemen, with warplanes taking off from bases in Khamis Mushait and Taif. He accused Saudi Arabia of continuing its military operations, claiming that this has caused casualties and "violations of sovereignty" in Yemen. al-Bashiti also accused Saudi Arabia of attempting bomb attacks against civilians in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, calling it "violence against civilians." (CCTV International News)
