Saudi Arabia courts Turkey, Pakistan as Houthi grip on Bab al-Mandeb tightens

Saudi Arabia is seeking new regional alliances with Turkey and Pakistan as Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait deepens, while Washington resists intervention. The shift signals a potential realignment in Middle East security dynamics, with implications for maritime chokepoint security and regional power balances. The extent of actual military cooperation remains uncertain.