Saudi Arabia Left Alone to Fight the Houthis
US President Trump and his allies are refusing to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis despite escalating oil threats.
US President Donald Trump and his allies have left Saudi Arabia to face the escalating Houthi attacks threatening global oil supplies all on its own.
Growing Houthi Threats
Renewed Houthi attacks have resulted in ballistic missiles being fired near Riyadh and the disruption of oil flows.
These disruptions and attacks continue to cause crude oil prices to fluctuate around $100 a barrel.
The Reason for Allies' Lack of Support
Despite security alliances with the US, Gulf neighbors and regional powers are not responding to Riyadh's calls for help.
Analysts state that no one wants to be dragged into a new conflict with the Iran-backed Yemeni terror group.
Assessment as an Internal Conflict
The US administration and its allies view this situation not as an extension of the Iran war, but as a pre-existing internal conflict.
The hostility between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis represents a problem that has persisted for years on the southern border, long before the war with Iran.
Meeting Between Leaders
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly asked US President Trump for help earlier this month.
Despite this request, it was stated that President Trump refused to launch any airstrikes against the Yemen-based group.