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Yemen’s Ambassador to France Accuses Houthis of Thriving Through War

Yemen's ambassador to France, Riyad Yassin Abdallah, said Iran-backed Houthis survive and thrive by fueling conflict, after deadly attacks on Riyadh airport.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
October 13, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Yemen’s ambassador to France, Riyad Yassin Abdallah, stated in an interview with France 24 that the Houthis, supported by Iran, “are thriving and surviving by creating war.”

This statement comes after a series of attacks carried out by the Houthis against Riyadh’s international airport in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 18 people.

In response, the Saudi Energy Minister declared on Monday that the country had been tested but would respond “seriously” to these attacks.

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