Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates

Houthi fighters in Yemen have seized control of the Hanish islands and the port city of Mocha, tightening their grip on key energy routes. This advance follows a US and Israeli attack on Houthi allies in Iran in February. Saudi Arabia, facing a direct threat, experienced a drone strike on its East-West Pipeline, leading to an uncertain shutdown of this vital conduit for global oil supplies.