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Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitions

DW16 October 2026, 14:03 UTCYemen

As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.

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