https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-attacks-choke-off-saudi-oil-kingdom-confronts-limits-of-trump-s-friendshipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-attacks-choke-off-saudi-oil-kingdom-confronts-limits-of-trump-s-friendshiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-attacks-choke-off-saudi-oil-kingdom-confronts-limits-of-trump-s-friendship#u80256Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:25:48 +0000Saudi Arabia faces its largest threat to oil production as Houthi forces, described as Iran proxies, launch attacks on pipelines and infrastructure. These strikes have raised oil prices and complicated President Trump's conflict with Iran. While the Houthis seek leverage over the Saudi kingdom, Trump is weighing a "big decision" regarding Iran. The escalating regional instability is creating security challenges for the US and potentially impacting GOP prospects for the upcoming midterm elections.Why it mattersThe conflict involves a network of Iran-backed groups targeting strate