https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-s-military-has-struggled-to-defend-the-country-against-houthi-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-s-military-has-struggled-to-defend-the-country-against-houthi-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-s-military-has-struggled-to-defend-the-country-against-houthi-attacks#u127997Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:40:32 +0000Saudi Arabia continues to face security challenges from Iran-backed Houthi militant strikes that have impacted the kingdom and its infrastructure. Despite vast defense spending and advanced military hardware, the country's armed forces have struggled to successfully stop these persistent aerial assaults. The ongoing offensive has undermined national security and presented a major crisis for the Saudi crown prince, leading to a cautious recalibration of regional strategy. Meanwhile, international advisories have responded to the security situation as the kingdom works to shield its territo