Defence analyst (Brg)Masud Ahmad Khan says Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, retaliatory coalition airstrikes and fighting over strategic areas in Yemen signal a dangerous escalation. He says the Houthis are using asymmetric warfare to raise the military, security and economic costs for Saudi Arabia and undermine public confidence in its defence capabilities. @Vjshahzadkhan @MasudAKhan6 @Eesh96527Rehan @SanaPtv13 #SaudiArabia# #YemenConflict# #HouthiAttacks# #MiddleEastSecurity# #PakistanTV#

Haitham Naser, Middle East Expert, says improved interception of Houthi missiles and drones gives Saudi Arabia an advantage in supporting Yemeni government operations while reducing risks at home. He says that tensions could fuel further attacks and retaliation in the coming days. #SaudiArabia# #HouthiAttacks# #YemenConflict# #MiddleEast# #RegionalSecurity# #PakistanTV#

SAUDI ARABIA, TURKEY AND PAKISTAN PLAN DEFENSE TALKS Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are planning talks on supporting Riyadh under their joint defense agreement, Al Jazeera reports. The move follows new Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, reportedly targeting Riyadh and oil infrastructure in Yanbu. The escalating Yemen conflict adds another threat to Gulf energy flows, particularly through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.