Conflict & Security
Houthis threaten Riyadh as coalition orders Sanaa evacuation ahead of strike
October 13, 2026 at 02:00 PM · Updated 3d ago
8 reports · 6 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 8 hours
Saudi-led coalition forces ordered civilians to evacuate a Sanaa site before a strike as Houthis threatened retaliation in Riyadh.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki has asked civilians to evacuate the Yemeni Oil Company site and Central Al-Sabaha station in Sanaa ahead of a strike.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said any strikes on Sanaa will be met with a harsh and painful response in Riyadh.
- The Houthis have asked employees and civilians near any Saudi Aramco facility to evacuate it.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said his forces intercepted and destroyed three drones north of Riyadh on Tuesday.
- The Saudi-led coalition struck a fuel depot near Sanaa, accusing the Houthis of storing military supplies there.
- The Houthis warned their retaliation would target the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam.









