Saudi Arabia Left Alone? Houthi Missile Hits Riyadh
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The United States has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could escalate quickly. The warning came after a missile struck Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict restarted.
In recent weeks, the Houthis launched a fast offensive and seized large areas of Yemeni territory. The fighting has killed hundreds of people.
With no support from its American ally, Saudi Arabia now faces a difficult question: what are its options?