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Yemen Crisis: Saudi Arabia Seeks Military Support Against Houthi Rebels

This week, Saudi Arabia appealed to its military allies as Iran-backed Houthi rebels strengthen control over Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait. Concurrent drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure worsen an emerging energy crisis.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
September 19, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
Brief

This week, Saudi Arabia called on its allies for military support in response to the advance of Iran-backed Houthi rebels who are strengthening their hold on the Red Sea coast in Yemen, particularly at the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait.

Additionally, drone attacks targeting the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure are exacerbating an emerging energy crisis, further worsening the already tense regional situation.

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