Experts cite factors behind Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

By The BriefBrief

Experts told CBS News that geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the group carry out attacks on Saudi Arabia and threaten global energy supplies. Recent strikes have hit energy infrastructure and civilian airports, killing at least 20 people; Saudi officials said five missiles and drones were intercepted Wednesday.

WHO: Experts, including Elizabeth Dent, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

WHAT: Experts assessed that geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Houthis attack Saudi Arabia.

WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM ET

WHERE: Saudi Arabia

WHY: Experts said geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Houthis carry out attacks.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

Riyadh airport curtails air traffic after Houthi attacks · Oct 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
Houthis strike Yemen airport; Saudi intercepts attacks · Oct 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Iran reportedly provides Houthis targeting intelligence · Oct 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Shrapnel damages Riyadh kindergarten and medical complex · Oct 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Coalition says Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times · Oct 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Houthis attack Riyadh airport and Aramco headquarters · Oct 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted Saudi facilities · Oct 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
Houthi strikes disrupt pilgrims' travel plans · Oct 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports, killing at least 14 · Oct 13, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Saudi Authorities Say They Are Fending Off Attacks · Oct 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
Saudi Arabia intercepts three missiles · Oct 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Strikes hit Riyadh airport on Saturday and Sunday · Oct 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Attack at Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11 · Oct 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Riyadh airport hit again, flights disrupted · Oct 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport · Oct 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three dead · Oct 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Houthis say they struck Riyadh airport and other sites · Oct 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET

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