The Yemeni Armed Forces have yet to enter the decisive phase of their confrontation with Saudi Arabia, Ansar Allah political bureau member Hizam al-Asad said on Thursday, warning that a full-scale escalation "could bring down the Saudi regime."

Speaking to Al Mayadeen, al-Asad said the Saudi state structure is "fragile and built on an oil well," stressing that Yemeni military operations have already had far-reaching repercussions. He underscored that the Yemeni armed forces have yet to launch a comprehensive escalation.

Al-Asad also highlighted that "all the leaders and officers managing the aggression against Yemen hold Saudi nationality." Saudi Arabia's defiance, he said, had come at a considerable cost, particularly following the Yemeni armed forces' decisive victories in the battles along the western coast and in Taiz, which he said had placed significant pressure on Riyadh and Washington alike.

Al-Asad maintained that the Yemeni people's position remains one of defense, emphasizing: "We did not initiate the aggression." He further stressed Yemen's military manufacturing drive as a "strategic, long-term, and daily" undertaking.

YAF announce missile, drone attacks on Saudi targets, troop buildups

Saudi Arabia continues to carry out airstrikes targeting civilian facilities, residential homes, and essential infrastructure across Yemen's provinces. In response, the Yemeni Armed Forces maintain that their operations against Saudi airports and vital facilities constitute a legitimate response, while continuing to confront military mobilizations backed by Riyadh.

Earlier today, YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced a series of missile and drone operations targeting Saudi military and strategic sites, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an oil pumping station in Yanbu, and military buildups on several fronts.

In separate statements, Saree said the Yemeni forces targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital with three cruise missiles, adding that the operation had successfully achieved its objectives.

Saree also announced that Yemeni forces struck Pumping Station No. 11 in the Yanbu area with a drone, saying the operation has likewise achieved its objective.

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