Foreign Affairs
Saudi Crown Prince Avoids War with Houthi Rebels Without Trump’s Support, Rejects Peace Deal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman faces a dilemma as Houthi attacks disrupt oil exports and damage critical infrastructure like the Yanbu pipeline. While military escalation is an option, US President Donald Trump declined to join strikes due to upcoming midterm elections and a separate agreement with the Houthis. This situation strains the US-Saudi alliance, leaving the Crown Prince without easy solutions despite pressure from advisors to cross red lines.
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