Houthis Target Saudi Capital Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict and Regional Tensions

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, prompting air raid alerts for the first time since July. These strikes coincide with intensified fighting on Yemen's west coast, where the Houthi militia is reportedly advancing.

The renewed hostilities in Yemen have created a second front in the Middle East, adding to global uncertainty and impacting energy markets, particularly following recent attacks on Iran. The escalating violence has also led to a significant displacement of Yemenis, with thousands fleeing their homes by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti in search of safety.