As per a report recently published in Arab media, Houthi attacks on citizens of Saudi Arabia have seen an increase since last year. Houthi is an Iran backed militia group based out of Yemen and they have been targeting civilians and the attacks have reportedly doubled when compared to 2020.
The report was compiled by a US based think tank and it
was shocking data for those dealing with Arab matters as Saudi Arabia has
increased its security since a few months but the incidents highlight the angst
Iran has against the Kingdom.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies in
Washington also stressed that the United States should step in the matter and
provide additional aid to defend the Kingdom so that it can effectively defend
itself against the attack.
The report also highlighted that the core of such attacks
lies with Iran interference in Houthi and Yemen affairs.
The CSIS report stated, “Iran and Ansar Allah have
conducted a campaign of high-profile attacks against civilian Saudi Arabian and
coalition targets in the Gulf.” It added that the Houthis are demonstrating an
intense dislike for the civilians from Saudi and are participating in any and
every campaign against the nation.
The behavior is reportedly against the countries who are
well equipped in the defense sector. Like Saudi Arabia, there are other nations
as well that have strong defense systems when you consider things like
ballistic missiles, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones)
and many other weapons and ammunition.
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