Houthis threaten U.S. interests if Washington backs Saudi strikes in Yemen

A Houthi military adviser warned that U.S. interests will be targeted if Washington supports Saudi-led strikes in Yemen, escalating the proxy dimension of the conflict amid a U.S.-Iran stalemate in the Gulf. The threat is rhetorical at this stage, but signals potential for direct attacks on U.S. assets or allies in the region. This marks a shift from Houthi focus on Saudi/UAE targets to explicit U.S. targeting, raising the risk of broader regional escalation.