Saudi Arabia says Houthis rejected Oman talks, accuses Iran of backing escalation

Saudi Arabia said the Houthis refused a request to meet in Oman and accused Iran of encouraging the group's escalation.

• Saudi diplomat Raed Karmali said Riyadh had asked the Houthis to meet in Muscat, a request the group refused weeks ago.
• Karmali accused Iran of continuing to arm, train and support the Houthis in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
• Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced the destruction of 127 mountain weapons stores and multiple launch platforms.
• Al-Maliki said 20 attacks on King Khalid airport in Riyadh since October 1 killed 17 people and wounded more than 330.
• Al-Maliki said Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have killed 19 people overall and wounded 364, with 333 injured in Riyadh.
• Al-Maliki said the Houthis have fired 1,104 missiles and 1,135 drones toward Saudi Arabia since operations began.
• The coalition said its qualitative operation struck Houthi launch platforms and weapons stores in Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Dhamar.