A Western intelligence source has revealed that in the wake of intensified U.S. airstrikes, the Iran-backed Houthi terror organization is threatening to expand its list of targets to include the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks a dangerous escalation in the scope of Houthi aggression—turning what began as a regional campaign into a direct threat to some of the most strategic and economically vital nations in the Arab world.
According to senior Saudi officials, Riyadh has placed its air defense systems on high alert in anticipation of a possible Houthi attack not only on Saudi territory, but on its Gulf ally, the UAE. The concern stems from recent Houthi declarations suggesting that any Arab state aligned with the West—or in this case, actively cooperating with U.S. and Israeli defense efforts—will be considered a legitimate target.
The Houthis, armed, trained, and directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have already launched ballistic and cruise missile attacks against Israeli cities and U.S. assets since October 2023. Their capability to strike long-range targets has been proven repeatedly, with drones and missiles that can travel hundreds of kilometers—posing a serious threat to the UAE’s critical infrastructure, including airports, energy facilities, and commercial hubs.
The UAE, a close U.S. partner and a signatory to the Abraham Accords, has been a vocal opponent of Iranian expansionism and a supporter of Israel’s right to defend itself. This has made it a prime target for Tehran’s proxies. The Houthis’ threats should be seen as a direct extension of Iran’s multi-front war against Israel and the West—a campaign that includes Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria, and now an emboldened Houthi front threatening the entire Arabian Peninsula.
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has responded to the growing Houthi threat with force. U.S. airstrikes have targeted Houthi launch sites, weapons depots, and command centers in Yemen, with the clear goal of neutralizing the group’s missile and drone capabilities. These strikes are part of a broader effort to dismantle Iran’s terror network and ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
However, as the pressure mounts on the Houthis, their retaliation is expected to be indiscriminate and wide-ranging. The UAE must now brace for a potential wave of attacks aimed at destabilizing its economy and sowing chaos—just as the Houthis have done to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
