60 Minutes Show Podcast, Monday, October 12, 1405 The war between the Yemeni Houthis and the Saudis has escalated. Just a few minutes ago it was reported that explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Officials say they intercepted the Houthis' ballistic missiles.
The city's residents were warned of the risk of a missile attack. The capital's main airport is still closed, flights to Malek Fahd Airport in Dammam are also delayed and disrupted. The death toll from Houthi attacks on this airport in the last two days has risen to 14 people. But the Saudi energy minister said these attacks cannot make this country, which is a symbol of energy security in the world, surrender. The war and flight of forces loyal to the official government of Yemen, which is an ally of Saudi Arabia, with the Houthis continued. Fierce clashes were reported in Taz province in the south, alongside the continuation of the difficult battle for control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait. The world's energy markets are watching the situation with concern. What options does Saudi Arabia have to deal with the Houthis? Are these conflicts part of a larger crisis in the region between Iran and America?