Saudi political analyst Khalid al-Batafi stated that the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia will provoke a retaliation, but he does not expect a protracted war. The situation has indeed escalated. Saudi Arabia has historically tried to avoid involvement in Yemen's civil war, maintaining distance and refraining from responding to attacks. But the current situation has gone too far. The coalition will have a say in this. Any response will be tit-for-tat. However, he believes a protracted war—whether with Iran or the Houthis—is unlikely.
