# Yemen conflict: What are the Houthis’ aims?

https://mins.news/en/item/91405

- France 24, 2026-10-08 12:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261008-conflict-in-yemen-what-are-the-houthis-aims

> Saudi authorities said Wednesday that attacks on two international airports, including one in Riyadh, killed three people. The Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting both hubs and have claimed a series of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, as Riyadh-backed forces counter-attacked to regain territory from the group.

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