WITH the Houthi Ansarallah movement continuing to target Saudi Arabia, the region stands at a perilous juncture. The Houthi attacks — particularly those targeting the airport at Riyadh — are becoming increasingly destructive, with several people killed and hundreds reportedly injured in Saturday’s strike. The attack was said to be the deadliest the kingdom has witnessed in years. The airport attacks have been condemned internationally, and there have been mass flight cancellations. The Saudis, who are backing the anti-Houthi Yemeni government, are poised to strike back at the pro-Iran group with even greater force. Yet a small window of opportunity has opened up, with the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers........

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