Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 11 Sep 2026,Friday International
Saudi Arabia has faced an uncomfortable lesson about its defence partners as Iran-backed Houthis pummeled its military and oil facilities. Pakistan appeared to step back from its military threat against the Houthis, despite the much-touted Mecca defence pact, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek help from the United States. However, US President Donald Trump declined any direct US military action, dashing Riyadh’s hopes for American intervention. With Pakistan seemingly backing away and Washington staying out, Saudi Arabia is left confronting the Houthis with fewer partners willing to fight the Iran-backed militants. The developments have once again exposed the unpredictable nature of both Pakistan and the United States, leaving Saudi Arabia facing a difficult security challenge. (PC: India Today)
