MANY countries around the world hold significance because of their geographical boundaries, economic strength and political influence. However, Saudi Arabia occupies a position that goes far beyond these considerations. Every year, millions of Muslims from across the world travel there to perform Hajj and Umrah. For this reason, the security of Saudi Arabia is not merely a matter of one country’s national security; it is also deeply connected to the religious sentiments and spiritual attachment of the entire Muslim Ummah. Therefore, any attack on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi Movement is naturally a matter of serious concern.

Relations between the Houthi Movement and Iran have long been a subject of international debate. Several international reports have referred to various forms of Iranian support for the Houthis. However, any claim regarding Iran’s direct........

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