Foreign Affairs
Saudi Arabia Faces Renewed Houthi Conflict Alone
As Saudi Arabia faces renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen, allies including the United States, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan have not provided direct military support despite existing defense agreements. President Donald Trump reportedly delayed or canceled requested airstrikes, while other nations offer only technical assistance or diplomatic condemnation. Political scientist Elham Manea attributes this isolation to Saudi Arabia's previous refusal to allow U.S. use of its airspace during an Iran conflict. Regional tensions are further heightened by recent fighting between Saudi-backed and UAE-backed groups in southern Yemen, leaving Riyadh to handle the security crisis independently.
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