Houthi Strikes on Riyadh Reflect Group's Reliance on Conflict, Analyst Says

The United States has said it fears a “rapid escalation” of hostilities in the Middle East after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi Arabia, according to France 24.

The attacks marked the first time in months that the capital, Riyadh, had been targeted by the Iran-aligned fighters, France 24 reported. The broadcaster discussed the situation with Quentin Müller, an independent journalist and specialist on the Arabian Peninsula.