Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates with Drone Interceptions and International Military Support Offers

Hostilities between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia have escalated, with Riyadh's international airport partially reopening on October 21 after fresh drone interceptions over the Kingdom. French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise visit to Riyadh, and several countries, including Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan, have expressed willingness to provide military or technical assistance to Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. The renewed large-scale conflict has further worsened Yemen's already dire humanitarian conditions.