Middle East
Why Saudi Arabia has returned to war in Yemen
Riyadh apparently believes that diplomacy has failed and previous efforts to appease the Houthis have merely caused their ambitions to expand.
October 12, 2026
Riyadh apparently believes that diplomacy has failed and previous efforts to appease the Houthis have merely caused their ambitions to expand.
The administration seems to want it both ways but neither Riyadh or Israel will likely get on board with conditions to make this happen
A House vote, which could come as early as Thursday, would put lawmakers on the record at a time when Americans are more leery about the aid than ever.
GCC countries have taken the brunt of the Iranian response, but they've remained on the sidelines — for now
The Emiratis' desire to crush Islamists and dominate geopolitically at all costs, particularly in Yemen and Sudan, is clashing with old friends in Riyadh
