Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has attacked energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with dozens of drones and missiles, injuring 73 people, Saudi authorities say.
Tuesday's attacks hit four south-western cities, causing fires at oil facilities and installations that led to a temporary halt in operations, according to Saudi Arabia's military and energy ministry.
The Houthis said the attacks were retaliation for dozens of recent Saudi strikes on areas of north-western Yemen that they control.
Maliki described Houthi attacks as a "dangerous escalation that confirms the hostile and irresponsible approach of this terrorist militia" and said the Saudi-led coalition would "take all necessary operational measures to deter" the group.