Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a stark warning instructing all employees and civilians residing near Saudi Arabia’s critical oil facilities to evacuate immediately. The group has allegedly designated these vital energy sites as "legitimate targets," further inflaming the volatile security situation across the Arabian Peninsula.

The announcement, made on Tuesday by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, was reportedly prompted by a preceding evacuation order issued by the Saudi-led coalition concerning a central oil station in the Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa. Following the coalition's airstrikes on the Yemeni capital and other coastal areas, explosions rattled the region, heightening fears of a broader military confrontation.

The Saudi regime has faced a wave of disruptive projectile and drone attacks in recent days, targeting airports and crucial infrastructure facilities, which has resulted in casualties and forced numerous international airlines to suspend flights. Saree purportedly threatened a "harsh and painful" retaliation targeting specific high-profile sites in Riyadh and Dammam if the coalition persists with its military campaign.

Meanwhile, the Saudi government maintains a firm stance, with officials vowing that the Houthi movement will face severe consequences for the ongoing assaults. Analysts warn that the persistent spillover from regional conflicts poses a critical threat to global crude oil markets and regional stability.

Source: www.aljazeera.com