# Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?

https://mins.news/en/video/66245

- France 24 English, 2026-09-20 12:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFScgNqbzBk

> The US warned that Yemen's situation was escalating rapidly after Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Riyadh. In recent weeks, the Iran-backed militants have also seized large parts of Yemen after clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. Despite its close alliance with Saudi Arabia, Washington is visibly unwilling to intervene on its behalf.

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