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How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramcos headquarters have exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabias air defences, threatening its ambitions to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. Experts cited by Reuters point to Iran-backed weapons development, increasingly self-sufficient Houthi production capabilities, depleted US interceptor stocks and the groups growing combat experience.

16 Oct 2026 4:47 pm