WASHINGTON (AP) – Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the U.S. says Yemen’s war will turn against the rebels even as his government scales back its air offensive.
Adel al-Jubeir (AD’-duhl ahl-joo-BEHR’) says the Saudi-led coalition will respond to attacks by Houthi (HOO’-thee) rebels as part of its new mission.
On Wednesday, he suggested strikes would soon combat a three-pronged militant attack on the city of Aden.
Al-Jubeir told a news conference, “We will not allow them to take Yemen by force.”
He expressed doubt in the Houthis embracing peace talks, saying they’ve violated many previous agreements.