Why are the Houthis attacking Saudi airports and how are the missiles getting through?
The Iran‑backed Houthi movement has stepped up strikes on Saudi Arabian airports, using missiles that have managed to bypass the kingdom’s air‑defence systems. The attacks coincide with a Yemeni government counter‑offensive backed by Saudi forces, heightening regional tensions. Analysts say the missiles are launched from Yemen’s interior and may exploit gaps in radar coverage, prompting Saudi officials to bolster security at civilian airfields.