Mohammed bin Salman seeks US support over Red Sea threat
Under the headline "Red Sea Escalation Brings Riyadh Back to Washington," Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he has requested military assistance from the United States to counter the advancing Houthi forces near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the most vital global shipping routes, amid rising threats to Saudi Arabia and navigation in the Red Sea. Bin Salman made two phone calls to U.S. President Donald Trump, during which he requested strategic support. However, Washington expressed a preference to provide only intelligence support and target identification, refusing direct military intervention. Houthi forces have reached the islands of Perim and D'Babi, posing a threat to monitoring the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Tensions continue to escalate with increased attacks on Saudi oil facilities and a rise in oil prices to over $100 per barrel, driven by regional conflicts and heightened tensions with Iran. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway in Oman to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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