Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Egypt’s president on Tuesday to secure regional support following increased Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi shipping and infrastructure. These escalations have disrupted Red Sea trade routes and contributed to a significant rise in global oil prices. The diplomatic outreach reflects the kingdom's efforts to bolster its security alliances while managing its ongoing military involvement in Yemen.
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices. Saudi Arabia has largely been on its own in...
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