Saudi Arabia short of options against Iran-aligned Houthis | DW News

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The Houthis are posing renewed security and economic challenges for Saudi Arabia. The Iran-aligned rebels are expanding their reach in Yemen while stepping up drone and missile attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia. The escalation could strengthen Iran’s regional leverage. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Houthi advances threaten Red Sea shipping and oil exports 2:15 Daniel Gerlach, Editor-in Chief, Zenith Magazine, on the Houthis and their ties to Iran 4:26 How much of a threat are the Houthis to Saudi Arabia? 5:55 Why the US rejected Saudi calls for military support 7:00 Can the UN help contain the growing Middle East crisis? 8:58 Rising oil prices and the search for a Middle East solution #houthis #saudiarabia #redsea #babelmandeb #oil #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twi

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