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**I. Houthi Threat Escalates, Saudi Arabia Faces Multiple Pressures** 1. Following the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia faces multiple pressures: restoring military deterrence, protecting critical infrastructure, and preventing escalation of the conflict. 2. After years of development, the Houthis have acquired the capability to conduct long-range strikes using ballistic missiles and drones. With Iranian support, their attack methods have become more complex. 3. Although Saudi Arabia possesses advanced air defense systems, its vast territory and dispersed infrastructure mean it still faces the risk of continuous low-cost drone attacks. **II. Military Options and Costs** 1. Maintaining Air Support: Avoiding Ground Intervention, but with Limited Effectiveness ① Response: Supporting the Yemeni government forces and anti-Houthi camp with air power, while allowing the Yemeni ground forces to advance. Saudi Arabia avoids large-scale deployment of its own troops. This is the approach Saudi Arabia has already taken, and it remains uncertain whether it will continue to maintain this restraint after the recent attacks. ② Costs and Risks: 1) The Houthi rebels previously held their positions despite the Saudi-backed offensive, and air support may not be able to turn the tide of the battle. The effectiveness of the operation depends on the ground performance of the Yemeni government forces. 2) Even if air support continues, it may not be able to effectively prevent the Houthi rebels from attacking Saudi airports and other critical infrastructure, making it difficult to fundamentally eliminate the security threats facing Saudi Arabia. 2. Deploying Ground Troops: Greater Pressure, but High Costs ① Response: No longer limited to air support, but with Saudi troops directly penetrating deep into Yemen to expand military pressure on the Houthi rebels. ② Costs and Risks: 1) It may lead to an expensive and protracted ground war of attrition. 2) Yemen's terrain is rugged and complex, making it difficult for military operations to achieve decisive results quickly. 3) Saudi Arabia's image as a stable, investment-friendly, and globally tourism-developing nation may be damaged, potentially leading to long-term military and economic burdens. 3. Seeking US Intervention: More Efficient, But More Uncertain ① Response: Seek US intervention to upgrade from intelligence support to direct air strikes against the Houthis. US aircraft can respond to US satellite intelligence more quickly, and direct US participation in airstrikes will improve efficiency. ② Costs and Risks: 1) Whether the US will directly intervene remains uncertain. The US previously did not support airstrikes against the Houthis, only providing intelligence support. Trump's latest statement that the US "may" join the strikes does not represent a decision to intervene. 2) Even if the US ultimately decides to intervene directly, it may expand the scope of the conflict and further escalate the situation. 4. Expanding International Cooperation: Sharing Pressure, but with Varying Levels of Support ① Response: Seek support from countries such as France, the UK, and Pakistan, and seek assistance from other countries such as Turkey and Syria, thereby sharing Saudi Arabia's military and security pressure and expanding its ability to contain the Houthis. ② Costs and Risks: 1) The specific forms and levels of support from various countries vary, which does not equate to a willingness to directly participate in the war. 2) Whether international support can be translated into effective military results still depends on the ground situation and intelligence coordination. 3) External support alone may not be enough to prevent the Houthis from using low-cost drones to attack key facilities across Saudi Arabia's vast territory.

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