Crossfire: The Gulf's Fading Proxy Wars The latest salvo in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen has sent shockwaves through the region, with 73 civilians wounded in recent attacks on civilian sites across southern provinces.
This news is a grim reminder of the complex web of alliances and rivalries that have defined the Middle East's proxy wars for years.
The Saudi led coalition's statement blaming the Houthis for these attacks fits into a long running narrative of blame shifting and finger pointing.