How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks

Podcast: The Debate · FRANCE 24 English

Opublikowano: 2026-10-12

How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Just as Iran's retaliation to Donald Trump's war suddenly exposed the vulnerability of neighbouring Gulf states, how much is Riyadh reeling from the escalation with Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis? We assess the physical and material damage from strikes on airports and oil facilities, as well as eventual repercussions for the kingdom's ability to project strength. In the age of cheap drone warfare, how much can a battle-hardened militia push against the region's richest nation? We ask about the Houthis and the options available to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the United...