Houthis strike back at Saudi Arabia, exposing cracks in Gulf deterrence
The Houthis swiftly retaliated after Riyadh struck Sanaa airport, underscoring growing confidence despite Iran's wider war; The response also highlights what analysts see as a gradual erosion of deterrence across the Gulf
Houthi rebels retaliated against Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and drones targeting Abha International Airport, just eight hours after a Saudi strike on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. The Houthis' military spokesman, Yahya Saree, stated, "In response to the Saudi aggression, we struck Abha International Airport with several ballistic missiles and drones." A source opposed to the Houthis in Sanaa suggested the Saudi strike aimed to restore Saudi honor after an alleged Iranian violation of Yemeni airspace. This rapid Houthi response highlights a perceived erosion of deterrence in the Gulf, where strikes against Gulf states now appear to carry less risk and predictable outcomes.
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