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Conflict in Yemen: What are the Houthis’ aims?

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Saudi authorities confirmed Wednesday that three individuals were killed in attacks on two international airports in Riyadh, with the Houthis claiming responsibility for the strikes. This incident occurred during a broader conflict where Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Saudi civilian infrastructure, while Riyadh-backed forces launched a counter-offensive against their territorial advances. The event highlights ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with specific casualty figures and dates provided by the Saudi government.

Key points

• Saudi Arabia confirmed Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two international airports in Riyadh, with the Houthis claiming responsibility for the strikes.
• The Houthis, backed by Iran, have claimed a wave of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, coinciding with Riyadh-backed forces pressing a counter-offensive against their territorial gains.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the specific Wednesday incident involving three deaths in Riyadh; broader patterns of Houthis' attacks and Saudi counter-offensives are mentioned but not detailed.

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