New Round of 'Quiet War' in the Region — Houthis Attack
In the Middle East, a covert confrontation continues: the Houthis have claimed responsibility for another attack on Saudi Arabian territory. After Riyadh reported launches against its territory from Iraq, a Houthi representative in Yemen, Yahya…
Assessment
Houthi forces have claimed a drone strike on Saudi oil infrastructure, targeting what they describe as sensitive supply points. The attack comes amid a broader shadow war in the region, with Riyadh also reporting launches from Iraqi territory. The escalation threatens to disrupt energy flows from Saudi Arabia's eastern fields to the Yanbu port, a critical node for global oil markets. The next development to watch is whether Saudi Arabia will retaliate directly or through its coalition partners, and how this affects the fragile truce in Yemen.