Strike on Riyadh: What options for the Saudi-led coalition?

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war. Riyadh backs the internationally recognised government against the Houthis, who captured swathes of the Red Sea coastline in a lightning offensive last month. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed a firm response, but what options are on the table?

Localisation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Source: France 24 English
Categorie: security
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:39:27 GMT