The Saudi-led coalition also said it would "temporarily" close all of Yemen's ports of entry in response to the missile firing. "The coalition's command considers this a blatant act of military aggression by the Iranian regime, and could rise to be considered as an act of war against the kingdom of Saudi Arabia." "KSA (Saudi Arabia) is engaged in wars of aggression, regional bullying, destabilising behaviour (and) risky provocations. Immediately after the firing, the Saudi-led coalition hit the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, with the heaviest barrage of airstrikes in more than a year. Saudi Arabia has set up a sea blockade around Yemen, assisted by others, including the U.S. Navy.

Source: Bangkok Post November 06, 2017 20:26 UTC