November 4, 2026: The Arabian Peninsula is in turmoil. Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf Arab oil states flank the peninsula on its eastern and western sides. In the south, there is Yemen, where southeastern corner Shia Houthi rebels, long supplied with weapons, are launching an offensive against Saudi Arabia and doing some damage. Houthi rockets and missiles have hit the Saudi airports in three cities. Casualties so far are over 500 dead and wounded. The Houthis say they will advance into Saudi territory and on the Persian Coast. That is unlikely. American warships and carrier task forces have the firepower to obliterate any Houthi invasion force. The Saudis also have the White Army, heavily armed soldiers from the Saudi tribes most loyal to the House of Saud. Throughout the region, gunmen are recruited and retained) based on their loyalty to the rulers. Of particular interest is the Saudi Special Forces brigade. This unit makes up only a small percentage of Saudi military manpower. American money and training turned these commandos into effective killers. Until recently, they have been going after Islamic terrorists. The Houthis fit the description and are going to be met, on their way into Saudi Arabia, by some very violent and well-trained defenders of the kingdom.