SANA’A – Yemen’s Armed Forces say they have carried out a large-scale missile and drone operation against Saudi-backed forces in the provinces of Marib and Hadramawt, marking another sharp escalation in the country’s long running conflict. The military warned Saudi Arabia against launching further attacks, saying any new military action would be met with a direct response. It also urged Yemeni forces allied with Riyadh to withdraw from frontline positions to avoid further confrontation. The latest developments come amid growing tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. In response, Yemeni forces announced missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport and later declared a naval blockade aimed at Saudi shipping.