Saudi-Houthi ceasefire collapses; Gulf sports events face war risk

Saudi Arabia resumed strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after a four-year ceasefire collapsed, following a Houthi attack on an oil facility near Jeddah's F1 track. The escalation raises security concerns for major Gulf-hosted events like the 2034 FIFA World Cup, though the immediate impact is on regional stability and energy infrastructure. The collapse marks a reversal of the truce that had held since 2022, and the situation remains fluid with potential for further escalation.