Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against Houthis' recent attacks
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other cutting-edge technology. But in recent days it has appeared helpless in the face of barrages of missiles and drones fired by the Houthi rebel group from neighboring Yemen. The attacks have struck Saudi airports, killed at least 14 people and forced…
Saudi Arabia, home to one of the world's most expensive and advanced military arsenals, has found itself vulnerable to missile and drone strikes launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group from Yemen. These assaults have targeted Saudi airports, resulting in at least 14 deaths and forcing many to confine themselves indoors or work remotely.
Once considered a mere militia, the Houthis have evolved into a potent fighting force, inflicting significant damage on the oil-rich region and endangering vital Red Sea trade routes. Their actions against Saudi Arabia stem from Saudi support for Yemen's government forces, whom the rebels aim to overthrow. As Saudi Arabia grapples with the failure of its air defenses to thwart the Houthis' attacks, it must also contemplate potential responses and the possible future actions of the rebels.
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