# Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as Houthi war escalates

https://mins.news/en/item/59453

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-15 14:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/saudi-arabia-faces-high-stakes-choices-as-war-with-houthis-escalates?traffic_source=rss

> Analysts say Riyadh has several military options, but all carry risks. The Houthis have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands and the Red Sea port of Mocha, tightening their hold near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. A drone strike has also shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, putting both major alternative export routes around Hormuz under pressure. Reports say Trump rejected the Saudi crown prince’s requests for US military action, while Washington later confirmed direct talks with the Houthis.

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