Amid Houthi attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia grapples with the costs of the US war against Iran

Deadly attacks by Yemeni rebels have forced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to contend with security threats and the kingdom's economic ambitions.

For weeks, Saudi Arabia has touted the presence of big-name business leaders, from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to BlackRock's Larry Fink, at lavish investment conferences in Riyadh that showcase Saudi Arabia's economic potential even in the midst of a regional war.