Missile Diplomacy by Other Means The latest escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen has brought the conflict into new territory – literally.
For the first time, Riyadh's capital has been targeted with a ballistic missile, sparking concerns about the security of global shipping corridors.
This is not an isolated incident; rather it is part of a pattern of brazen attempts by the Houthis to attack key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including Mecca, Islam's holiest city.