Houthi attacks complicate Trump administration efforts ahead of midterms.
Context
What happened: Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched new attacks against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, including a ballistic missile that was intercepted over Riyadh, according to a Saudi military spokesman.
Why it matters: The attacks are described as complicating the Trump administration's efforts ahead of the midterms, with Atlantic Council nonresident senior fellow Matt Kroenig providing analysis on "The Takeout.