politics
Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis after Iran-backed rebels target energy sites
Tit-for-tat attacks risk expanding the regional war in the Middle East
TL;DR
- Tit-for-tat attacks are increasing the risk of a wider regional war in the Middle East.
- Iran-backed Houthis have targeted energy sites.
- Saudi Arabia has conducted retaliatory strikes.
- The conflict in Yemen has the potential to expand beyond its borders.