# Analysis: Houthi advance and attacks on Saudi Arabia leave Riyadh with few costly options

https://mins.news/en/item/56757

- CNN, 2026-09-13 16:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/13/middleeast/saudi-options-houthis-yemen-intl?Date=20260913&Profile=CNN

> CNN analysis says the Iran-backed Houthis’ rapid advance in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia have left the Gulf kingdom with few possible responses, all of which would come at a heavy cost.

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