Houthis Threaten US as Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Airport Closure

Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened a "swift and painful" response to any United States military intervention if Washington assists Saudi strikes in the country, Jerusalem Post and Yemen Online reported.

Concurrently, authorities in Saudi Arabia extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday. According to Jerusalem Post, the step is intended to allow for the completion of procedures necessary to ensure the airport's safety.

Further details have not yet been released.