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Saudi Arabia spends billions on its military. Why can't it stop deadly attacks by Iran's Houthi allies?

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Experts tell CBS News geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Iranian proxy menace Saudi Arabia, and global energy supplies.

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The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have vowed to relentlessly attack Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, while Saudi Arabia's massive defense budget fails to prevent breaches, impacting confidence in its economic vision (Vision 2030)... Read original news: Houthi exposes Saudi weaknesses, shaking confidence in Vision 2030

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Yemen's Houthi rebels' continued attacks on Saudi Arabia are dealing a severe blow to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030.

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CBS News broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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