Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
· World · BBC News, Bloomberg
The Iran-backed Houthi movement killed at least 14 people and injured more than 300 in missile strikes targeting Riyadh's airport. Military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree confirmed the group also attacked oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia. The Houthis stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi military actions in western Yemen. Saudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a response to these attacks on the kingdom's energy and transport infrastructure. The group's use of precision strikes and guerrilla tactics has complicated efforts by Saudi forces to secure the region.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional energy security and risks further destabilizing the Middle East, with potential consequences for global oil supply chains and Indian energy imports.
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