https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-has-few-options-in-its-conflict-with-the-houthisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-has-few-options-in-its-conflict-with-the-houthishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-saudi-arabia-has-few-options-in-its-conflict-with-the-houthis#u69092Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:42:41 +0000Saudi Arabia is running out of military options to counter Houthi advances that now threaten oil exports and Red Sea shipping. After the United States and Pakistan refused to engage in direct combat against the Houthis, Riyadh has reportedly turned to Israel for intelligence support. The Houthis have seized the Bab al-Mandeb strait, disrupting established shipping channels and forcing neighboring nations like Somalia to rethink trade routes. This escalation puts pressure on Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 as military aid from the U.S. declines.Why it mattersThe conflict in Yemen