Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10pm on 18 Sep 2026,Friday International
Saudi Arabia is struggling against a resurgent Ansar Allah, better known as the Houthis, in Yemen, while its principal ally, the United States, might have reached an understanding with the Iran-backed group to protect American and international shipping. US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives at the US Embassy in Muscat, Oman, in direct outreach that could reshape the Yemen conflict. If an understanding has been reached, Riyadh could be left confronting the Iran-backed militia largely on its own. The development comes as Saudi Arabia battles a renewed Houthi offensive in Yemen, potentially altering the regional dynamics and leaving the kingdom to manage the threat without the same level of American support. (PC: AP)
