Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the US Central Command chief to coordinate efforts against the escalating Houthi threat, according to The Jerusalem Post. The meeting comes as the Iran-aligned Houthi movement intensifies strikes and territorial seizures in the region, raising concern among Gulf nations.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) amid growing concern over Houthi threats in the region, The Jerusalem Post reported. The meeting was aimed at coordinating efforts against the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which has recently intensified strikes on Saudi territory and seized strategic positions, including the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The exact location and date of the meeting were not disclosed in the report. The meeting follows a series of escalating Houthi attacks that have prompted Saudi Arabia to seek increased international support. The Zioneer has previously reported on the crown prince's diplomatic efforts to secure military backing against the Houthis, including indirect approaches to Israel and requests for US intervention.
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