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Conflict● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 2:57 PM

Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Middle East

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details on this alliance.

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