Houthis not simply Iran's proxies, says analyst

The Houthis are aligned with Iran, but they are not simply carrying out Tehran's orders, says Stephen Zunes, professor of politics at the University of San Francisco. Speaking to CNA's Asia First, he explains why the recent attacks on Riyadh's international airport were a "signal" from the Houthis to Saudi Arabia that they are capable of causing major disruptions, outlines Riyadh's military options, and discusses whether diplomacy can still end Yemen's long-running conflict.

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