Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
Summary
The Houthis, a group in Yemen supported by Iran, launched missile attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 300. Saudi Arabia has promised to respond, while the Houthis say their attacks are retaliation for Saudi military actions in western Yemen.Key Facts
- The Houthis are a political and military group based in Yemen.
- They receive backing from Iran.
- The group fired missiles that hit Riyadh’s airports and oil and gas facilities.
- At least 14 people died and over 300 were injured in the attacks.
- Saudi Arabia’s energy minister vowed to respond to the attacks.
- The Houthis claim their attacks are in response to Saudi aggression in western Yemen.
- The Houthis use precise missile strikes and guerrilla tactics, making them hard to defeat.
- The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is part of a larger regional struggle involving Iran.
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