Saudi Arabia's Houthi Crisis Explained: Where Are Trump, Pakistan and Turkey Hiding? | Spotlight

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Saudi Arabia is facing a new security challenge as Iran-backed Houthi forces break out of Yemen's largely frozen front lines and push along the Red Sea coast towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb. In this edition of Firstpost Spotlight, Daniela Laurel explains how the Houthi advance brings a crucial global shipping route closer to the centre of the conflict, and raises fresh questions about Saudi Arabia’s oil export routes. Laurel also explains who the Houthis are, how they became a powerful force in Yemen, why they have targeted Saudi Arabia, and how their position near Bab el-Mandeb could affect Red Sea shipping and Saudi oil flows. Laurel also examines the new Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact, its limits, and why Donald Trump declined Saudi requests for direct US strikes against the Houthis.
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00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - 'Friends' Saudi Can't Count On

02:00 - Houthi-Saudi Conflict

03:21 - Saudi and Yemeni Statements at UN

04:30 - Who Are Houthis

05:50 - Why Houthis See Saudi As Enemy

06:20 - Saudi Oil Trade Hit Amid Damage To Energy Pipelines

08:34 - Where Are Saudi's 'Friends'?

10:00 - Future of Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia Mecca Pact

10:25 - Trump Declines Direct Military Help to Saudi Arabia

11:00 - Expert Explains