Saudi Arabia Moves to Limit Houthi Attacks
The news has focused on Saudi diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation with the Houthi movement in Yemen, as Riyadh conducts unofficial communications through Omani mediators in an attempt to avoid a new military escalation. Saudi Arabia has previously carried out limited airstrikes against Houthi sites, but currently relies on dialogue supplemented by potential military steps to safeguard its oil facilities and Red Sea ports amid Houthi threats to regional trade routes, especially after Houthi threats to blockade Saudi ports. Meanwhile, the United States warns that military escalation could lead to broader disruptions in oil and shipping markets and pose a risk of opening a new front in the regional conflict with Iran. Amidst the deterioration of the Saudi economy, which contracted by 4.8% in the second quarter, the kingdom is seeking to prevent a larger escalation while maintaining regional stability.
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