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Houthi Missile Strikes on Saudi Arabia Highlight Gulf Deterrence Erosion
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First reported by Ynet · 15 hours ago
What happened
Houthi rebels launched ballistic missile attacks on southern Saudi Arabia hours after Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport, signaling eroding deterrence in the Gulf amid ongoing Yemen conflict and regional tensions.
- 01Houthi rebels retaliated with ballistic missiles against Saudi Arabia within six hours of Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport.
- 02Saudi air defense intercepted the missile attacks targeting southern Saudi Arabia.
- 03Houthis claimed their strikes on Abha airport were in response to Saudi efforts to block humanitarian flights in Yemen.
- 04A Sanaa source said Saudi strikes aimed to restore honor after Iranian airspace violations over Yemen.
- 05Despite some 2022 de-escalation, no peace deal exists between Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Houthis.
- 06Houthis prepare for escalations against Saudi Arabia and Israel, relying on Iranian support despite Iran’s regional distractions.
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