Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy

A deadly bombing at Riyadh’s international airport is the latest in a tit-for-tat retaliation campaign the Houthis have ramped up for weeks.

By: Laurent Bonnefoy, Sciences Po, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 1,513

Last Updated: 3 days, 12 hours ago

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By Laurent Bonnefoy, Sciences Po

A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport has highlighted how the Yemeni group is reframing its perceived “Iran proxy” role and shifting its regional focus to its ongoing battle against Saudi Arabia. The Oct. 10 strike, in which 13 people were killed and hundreds injured, was the most violent episode on Saudi Arabian soil since the beginning of the war in Iran in February.

It was followed by …

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