A series of Houthi missile attacks struck Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport, killing a Pakistani national and wounding eleven others, and prompting the cancellation of about 60% of flights. The attacks, claimed by the Iran‑backed Houthi movement, underline escalating confrontations between the group and the Saudi kingdom, which has limited options to respond. In Pakistan, the fallout sparked massive street demonstrations by supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan, who denounced the government’s suspension of a provincial administration as a "coup." These developments deepen the security volatility across South Asia, where Saudi‑Pakistan strategic ties could be strained further. Watching next: Saudi retaliatory measures against the Houthis, potential diplomatic engagement with Iran, and the impact of the unrest on Pakistan’s political stability and its relationship with Saudi Arabia. [[1, 2]]