Smoke on the Horizon: A Troubling Escalation in the Middle East As the conflict between Saudi backed government forces and Iran backed Houthi rebels intensifies, a worrying development has emerged near Riyadh airport.
Flames and smoke have been spotted rising from the area, prompting flight cancellations and delays. This incident appears minor at first glance but is actually a symptom of a more insidious problem.
The Larger Conflict The Houthi rebels' recent offensive in Yemen has claimed 48 lives and displaced thousands.