Saudi faces strategic dilemma as US declines Red Sea intervention against Houthis

The US has refused to militarily intervene against Houthi forces that have seized Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening Saudi Arabia's backup maritime trade route with Asia. This marks a significant shift in US posture, leaving Riyadh to navigate a 'humiliating dilemma' as it seeks alternative security arrangements. The development underscores growing US reluctance to engage in Middle East conflicts, potentially reshaping regional alliances and energy trade routes.