Hostilities between Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi Arabia are escalating rapidly, with the Iran-backed group launching missile strikes toward Riyadh for the first time since a 2022 ceasefire.
The Houthis have declared their intent to match any escalation with proportional force, underscoring the deepening regional tensions that could draw broader international involvement.
This exchange highlights the longstanding hostilities between the two parties and raises critical questions about de-escalation strategies and regional stability.
Presenter: Rob Matheson
Panelists:
Nawaf Obaid – Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London and former Saudi government adviser
Muhanad Seloom – Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Ibrahim Jalal – Yemeni security analyst specializing in regional armed groups