Yemen's Proxy War Spills Into Saudi Territory The latest round of fighting in Yemen has brought a familiar escalation: Houthi rebels have launched a drone and missile attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia.
This attack serves as a stark reminder that the conflict in Yemen is far from contained. The Bab al Mandab Strait, a critical waterway for global oil exports, has become a key battleground.
After Iran's Hormuz blockade had significant ripple effects on global markets, it was only a matter of time before other players sought to exert their influence over this strategic chokepoint.