The latest developments in the Saudi-Yemen war; Riyadh's airports, oil facilities and foreign relations under siege

At the same time as the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen escalates, there are reports of a decrease in the number of planes stationed at the Riyadh airport, disruptions in the activities of Saudi airports, alleged explosions in oil facilities and an attack on the Aden courtship palace; Developments that have increased the security and economic costs of war.

Ambassador Arjan - International Group: At the same time as the counter-attacks of Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni armed forces intensify, there are reports of targeting military positions and oil facilities, disrupting the activities of Saudi airports, the departure of dozens of planes from the Riyadh airport, and the attack on the Mashagh palace in Aden. On the other hand, Yemeni sources report the continuation of Saudi air attacks on different areas of Yemen; Developments that have expanded the military and economic dimensions of this conflict.

Intensification of attacks on Saudi infrastructure

The Wall Street Journal reported that the number of airplanes stationed at Riyadh Airport has decreased from 134 to 38 by noon on Wednesday, quoting data from the FlightRadar website. Also, this newspaper, quoting an internal report of an insurance company, estimated the damage caused to six planes in Riyadh at around 375 million dollars; According to this report, one plane was completely disabled and five other planes were slightly damaged.

Explosion in Aramco oil facilities

Unofficial sources have reported the occurrence of several strong explosions in Aramco refineries in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

At the same time, news sources reported that explosions were heard in Najran and Jazan. The media publishing this news announced that Saudi military bases and oil facilities in these areas have been targeted by the Yemeni armed forces.

Disruption in Saudi airports

Published reports tell about the suspension of flights at the King Fahd International Airport in Al-Dammam. Also, some news sources have reported the suspension of Jeddah International Airport and the wandering of about 9 planes in the skies of the region.

These reports, along with the decrease in the number of airplanes stationed at Riyadh airport, indicate an increase in concerns about aviation security in Saudi Arabia.

Targeting the headquarters of the military operations of Saudi-affiliated forces

Yemeni news sources have reported the occurrence of heavy explosions in the city of Aden and the targeting of the Mashagh Palace; According to Yemeni military sources, it was the headquarters of military operations under the management of Saudi officers and the location of part of the equipment and ammunition of Riyadh-affiliated forces.

A Yemeni military source told Ambassador Arjan that in this attack, the headquarters of military operations and weapons and ammunition warehouses were targeted. This source also reported that a number of Saudi officers were killed and wounded; Claims whose details and independent statistics have not yet been determined.

Yahya Saari's warning about Saudi military presence

Yahya Saree, the spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces, announced that the attack on the headquarters of military operations in Aden was carried out in the framework of the strategy of targeting Saudi military gatherings.

He warned that from now on, any Saudi military presence at any point can be considered a legitimate goal from the point of view of the Yemeni armed forces. These statements show the expansion of the scope of Yemeni military threats against Saudi positions, beyond the border areas and the traditional fronts of the conflict.

Yemen's warning to foreign companies; Investing in Saudi Arabia under the shadow of war

Ambassador Arjan of Yemen quoted a military source as saying that investing in Saudi Arabia is no longer safe.

Also, the spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces warned the air navigation companies that the skies and airports of Saudi Arabia are unsafe, with the exception of the airspace of Mecca and Medina.

Referring to what he called more than 12 years of Saudi attacks on Yemen, he announced that the operation of the Yemeni forces is of a defensive nature and will continue until the end of the aggression and siege of this country.

These warnings have been raised in the context that any expansion of insecurity to the airports, flight routes, oil facilities and economic centers of Saudi Arabia can have consequences beyond the battlefield and affect air transportation, investor confidence and the activities of foreign companies.

Continuation of Saudi air attacks on Yemen

Yahya Saree announced that Saudi F15 and Typhoon fighters have targeted the provinces of Sanaa, Lahj, Hodeidah, Taiz, Imran, Saada and Marib 65 times in the last 24 hours.

According to him, the total number of Saudi air and missile attacks since the beginning of the new round of conflict escalation has reached 2,388.

Also, the Yemeni media reported about new Saudi missile attacks on Sahar and Al-Salem areas in Saada province. According to these reports, the cities of Kataf and Al-Baqa have also been targeted by rocket attacks.

postponement of the meeting between Saudi Arabia and Europe; Political and sports consequences of the war

The joint meeting of the heads of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union, which was supposed to be held in Riyadh on October 24, has been postponed. The development comes as reports of airport insecurity and increasing attacks have raised concerns about Saudi Arabia hosting major international events.

The possibility of postponing the Asian Nations Cup

Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the president of the Asian Football Confederation, said that the organization is not in a hurry to make a final decision and can review the situation by the end of November.

He added that if necessary, it is possible to postpone the tournament for one year and move it to 2028. However, for now, the tournament schedule is being followed as per the established schedule.

These statements show that the continuation of regional insecurity can also affect the planning of international sports events, although the final decision on changing the time of the Nations Cup has not been announced yet.

Yemen rejected Saudi's request for negotiation

Ambassador Arjan, quoting a Saudi Foreign Ministry official, reported that Yemen rejected Riyadh's request to hold a meeting and dialogue in Oman.

At the same time, the governor of Taiz asked the armed people in this city to refrain from using residential houses and public facilities as military bases and to take the path of peace or leave the city in order to return to normal conditions.

A Yemeni military source also asked Saudi-affiliated forces in Taiz to respond positively to local initiatives to establish peace and reopen safe routes for citizens.

Iran's reaction; Araghchi's emphasis on strengthening relations with Yemen

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a message addressed to Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister Abdulwahid Aburas, emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations.

Referring to the historical relations between the two nations, he called for the development of Iran-Yemen relations based on common interests and considered the blockade of this country to be the cause of severe suffering on the Yemeni people.

In this message, the latest regional developments and solutions to face common challenges were also discussed.

All the published reports indicate the simultaneous escalation of attacks on different fronts of the Saudi and Yemeni wars; From alleged attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities to the targeting of Riyadh-affiliated positions in Aden and the continued bombing of Yemeni areas.

Reports of aircraft damage, disruption of airports and attacks on oil infrastructure show that the economic and international dimensions of the war are expanding. At the same time, the postponement of the regional political meeting, concern about the holding of the Asian Nations Cup and the report of the rejection of the negotiation request in Oman show that the consequences of this conflict have also reached the diplomatic and sports fields.