Massoud Alfak, an expert on Middle East affairs, said that the Houthis, despite rejecting the attack on the holy places of Mecca and Medina, want to limit flights in the region. According to him, the continued attacks on Saudi infrastructure and international shipping may force the United States to intervene militarily.

Massoud Alfak, an expert on Middle East affairs, said that the Houthis, despite rejecting the attack on the holy places of Mecca and Medina, want to limit flights in the region. According to him, the continued attacks on Saudi infrastructure and international shipping may force the United States to intervene militarily.