Riyadh Under Fire: The Yemen Conflict's Stark Reality Check The recent missile attack on Riyadh by Iran backed Houthis has brought the stark reality of Saudi Arabia's predicament in the ongoing Yemen conflict into sharp focus.
The US warning that fighting could escalate rapidly raises a pressing question: what options does Saudi Arabia have when faced with such aggression, and where will it turn for support?
Saudi Arabia's traditional ally, the US, has been notably absent from providing direct military assistance to Riyadh in its campaign against the Houthis.