India Today World Desk · WorldNews · 2026-09-12
Saudi Arabia faces Red Sea threat as Houthis tighten shipping chokehold
Saudi Arabia faces Red Sea threat as Houthis tighten shipping chokehold. Former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney called it an "incredibly frustrating" moment for the kingdom. The crisis also comes at a time when Saudi Arabia's closest security partner, the United States, appears uncertain about widening its role in the region. Riyadh is weighing military and diplomatic options, even as analysts say each path carries serious risks.
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