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Why Trump is leaving Saudi Arabia alone to fight the Houthis
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Saudi Arabia is facing renewed attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi group, threatening global oil supplies, but its allies, including the US, Gulf neighbors, Turkey, and Pakistan, are reluctant to provide military support.
- Analysts cite fears of Iranian and Houthi retaliation and the long-standing Saudi-Houthi border conflict as reasons for the lack of external intervention, despite prior security agreements like the Mecca Agreement.
- The US declined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for air strikes against the Houthis, aiming to avoid escalation with Iran and protect American troops and assets in the region.
- The Houthis have increased attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including ballistic missile launches near Riyadh and disruption of critical oil routes, causing significant fluctuations in global oil prices.
- The ongoing conflict's resolution remains uncertain, as the Houthis prioritize Yemen's internal issues but maintain ties to Iran, which may use the group to leverage broader Middle East negotiations.
