MBS Under Siege? Houthis Unleash Drone Offensive As Saudi Arabia Faces $1 Billion Bribe Allegation

Is Saudi Arabia considering an extraordinary deal with Iran to secure an end to Houthi attacks? A reported $1 billion offer to the Houthis, allegedly brokered through Tehran, has raised serious questions about Riyadh’s changing strategy in Yemen. The reported October 26 visit of Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran adds another layer of intrigue. Once determined to defeat the Houthis militarily, Saudi Arabia now appears to be exploring a diplomatic route to contain the threat. But can negotiations guarantee security when Iran’s influence and the Houthis’ military capabilities remain central to the conflict?
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