https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-screws-on-saudi-arabia-potential-role-emerges-for-israelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-screws-on-saudi-arabia-potential-role-emerges-for-israelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-screws-on-saudi-arabia-potential-role-emerges-for-israel#u78726Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:21:05 +0000Saudi Arabia is diversifying its missile defense partnerships across Europe and Africa despite a $24.3 billion F-35 deal with the US. This shift comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces increase pressure on the kingdom, including an attempted attack on Mecca that Saudi officials called a "red line." While the Houthis deny involvement, the security vacuum has created an opening for Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly using the Houthi threat to advance secret normalization talks, and a poll indicates a majority of Israelis support aiding the Saudis.Why it mattersSaudi Arabia maint