# Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

https://mins.news/en/item/59377

- DW, 2026-09-15 14:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-faces-tough-choices-as-houthis-gain-in-yemen/a-79274826?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Saudi Arabia is under growing security and economic pressure as Iran-backed Houthis advance in Yemen and attack across the southern border. The attacks have injured about 100 people since July and disrupted Saudi oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, forcing Riyadh to balance deterrence with diplomacy.

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