How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

In recent weeks, Houthi militants based in northwestern Yemen have launched a series of air assaults against Saudi Arabia, targeting the heavily populated Riyadh international airport and the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil producer. These coordinated attacks have exposed the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia, a nation long considered a safe haven for international investment and a key ally of the United States in the region.

The escalation of the conflict has been years in the making, with experts citing a perfect storm of factors that have contributed to Saudi Arabia's weakened state. This includes Iran's support for the Houthis, providing them with advanced weaponry, financial resources, and extensive military training, despite Iran's denials of direct involvement.

The ongoing U.S. war on Iran has further exacerbated this situation by straining Saudi Arabia's military resources and diminishing its capabilities to defend against the relentless Houthis. As Saudi Arabia struggles to diversify its economy beyond oil, these repeated attacks on vital infrastructure pose a significant threat to its status as a stable investment hub and could have far-reaching implications for regional security and global oil markets.