Analysis-How are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?
The Houthis, a militant group controlling part of Yemen, have launched multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past week, striking Riyadh's international airport and the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company. These attacks killed at least 13 people and wounded hundreds. Saudi Arabia has responded by shooting down some of the missiles, but the attacks have exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense systems despite its advanced military technology.
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14 viewpointsSaudi diplomat says Iran is encouraging Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
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17 viewpointsSaudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Houthis deny targeting holy city of Medina after Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy
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9 viewpointsSaudis Accuse Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists of Attacking Islam’s Holy City of Medina
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21 articlesSaudi-led coalition says Houthis attempted to attack dozens of Saudi facilities
Analysis-How the Houthis are helping Iran turn Saudi Arabia into a pressure point
How the Houthis are helping Iran turn Saudi Arabia into a pressure point
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The story so far
5 developments- Oct 11New video shows terrifying moment Saudi airport struck in deadly Houthi attack
- Oct 12Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Missiles as Regional Conflict Escalates
- Oct 13Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis’ recent attacks
- Oct 13Aramco Headquarters Hit During Houthi Attack on Saudi Arabia
- Oct 14Analysis-How are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?
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