Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport expose Saudi vulnerability, limited options

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen conducted three deadly attacks on an airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, highlighting the asymmetric nature of their conflict with the kingdom. The strikes penetrate Saudi air defenses and target core economic and symbolic assets, leaving Riyadh with few viable military responses. This escalation raises regional risk and underscores the limits of Saudi deterrence.