'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out

'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 14:11 Saudi Arabia is reticent to return to full-scale war with the Houthis alone, as allies from the US to Turkey step aside Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on 21 May 2026 (Ibrahim Abu Musafa/Reuters) Off For months, Saudi Arabia appeared fairly insulated from the war on Iran