Oil prices surged as Houthi attacks and pipeline strikes shattered buffers, leaving diplomacy as the only escape from collapse.
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Yemen’s renewed war leaves 22.6 million needing aid as Houthis, government forces, and outside actors weaponize starvation against civilians.
A revised MOU could achieve U.S. goals without forcing Iranian surrender, but Trump must first reassure skeptical Gulf partners.
Saudi Arabia questions U.S. protection as Iran strikes oil infrastructure, turning to the Mecca Pact and China for security guarantees.
Iran’s role in Yemen pushes Houthis toward wider war, yet heavy losses and overextension threaten their fragile gains.
Saudi oil routes face triple blockade as Houthi gains and Hormuz closure cut exports to a decade low, leaving Riyadh with no good options.
Gulf bypass routes face a rationing crisis as attacks expose Saudi pipeline dependence and Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar lack alternatives.
Saudi Arabia faces a two-front crisis as Houthi gains and pipeline strikes narrow Riyadh’s options while Washington steps back.
Pakistan’s first Mecca Pact Test reveals layered response: protect Saudi territory but avoid direct war with Yemen as Iran ties constrain options.
Saudi Oil Exports face a triple threat as pipeline attacks, Houthi gains, and Iranian interdiction leave Riyadh scrambling for routes.