Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount
Summary
Saudi Arabia’s allies, including France, Pakistan, and Turkiye, are building support to protect Saudi Arabia as Houthi rebels increase missile and drone attacks. France is sending soldiers and defense systems to guard the important oil port at Yanbu, while Saudi Arabia and its allies discuss possible military steps under a joint defense agreement.Key Facts
- France is sending soldiers, radars, and defense systems to protect the Yanbu oil terminal in Saudi Arabia.
- Yanbu is a key port with large oil storage and links to a major pipeline carrying millions of barrels of oil daily.
- The Houthi rebels have launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities and Riyadh, causing some disruption but no confirmed damage.
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye held talks about using their joint defense pact, which treats an attack on one as an attack on all members.
- The Houthi group controls parts of the Red Sea, including Yemen’s Mocha port and islands near the vital Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.
- The Houthis’ actions have forced Saudi Arabia to change its oil export routes, affecting global oil supply and causing prices to rise.
- Yemen’s Vice President accused the Houthis of threatening global shipping security to influence politics.
- Saudi Arabia continues to coordinate with U.S. partners but without renewed American military involvement.
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