US cuts a deal with Iran-backed Houthis, leaves Saudi Arabia in quicksand
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Washington obviates a decades-long alliance and eludes getting involved in a new front in the Red Sea as Yemeni rebels pressure the Arab kingdom
Amid a meeting between US officials and Houthi representatives in Oman, the Houthi advance on Yemen's Red Sea coast has raised Saudi Arabia's concerns. If this tacit understanding persists, Riyadh could face increased pressure on the Bab al-Mandeb and its own shipping security fronts.
US cuts a deal with Iran-backed Houthis, leaves Saudi Arabia in quicksand
US Houthi News: Saudi Arabia is battling a resurgent Houthi offensive in Yemen, but its biggest ally, the US, might have reached an understanding with Ansar Allah to keep American and international shipping safe. If so, Riyadh could be left to confront the Iran-backed group largely on its own.
Recent rapid advances by the Iran-backed Houthi group, including the capture of a strategically important island in the Red Sea, have dealt another blow to a region already reeling from tensions between the US and Iran, and exacerbated an already severe global energy crisis.
US Engages in Talks with Iran-Aligned Houthis, Leaving Saudi Arabia Vulnerable
Recent developments suggest that the United States has initiated discussions with the Iran-backed militia known as the Houthis, also referred to as Ansar Allah. This engagement comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is grappling with renewed aggression from the Houthis in Yemen. With reports indicating that the US may have reached some form of […]
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