YEMEN HOUTHIS ARE AT WAR WITH SAUDIS FOR OWN REASONS , NOT AS IRAN PROXY

What happened: A Houthi attack on Riyadh's international airport killed 13 people and injured hundreds, the most violent episode on Saudi soil since the war in Iran began in February. Further missile barrages followed. Key numbers: Oct. Why it matters: The Houthis are reframing their "Iran proxy" role and shifting focus to their battle against Saudi Arabia, which is hosting a major oil producers conference. The author sees the attacks as illustrating an expanding regional stalemate.

A Houthi attack on Riyadh's international airport killed 13 people and injured hundreds, the most violent episode on Saudi soil since the war in Iran began in February. Further missile barrages followed.

The Houthis are reframing their "Iran proxy" role and shifting focus to their battle against Saudi Arabia, which is hosting a major oil producers conference. The author sees the attacks as illustrating an expanding regional stalemate.