Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadhâs airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East. Several major energy CEOs cancelled travel to Saudi Arabia, which had been preparing several major conferences courting foreign investment. The missile strikes from Yemen have killed more than a dozen people; the kingdom has pledged an aggressive response, and has reportedly requested âurgent defense supportâ from the US.
The latest push by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, âunderscored the regionâs volatility and the difficulty that [US President Donald Trump] faces keeping a lid on its conflicts at least until after midterm elections,â The Wall Street Journal said.
