Saudi Arabia stoic amid Iran war, but attacks on Red Sea ports could change that
Saudi Arabia has been absorbing Iranian drone strikes and missile salvos for nearly a month, but fresh threats to target the Red Sea may force the kingdom to retaliate. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a strategic waterway, and an attack on it could trigger an immediate counterstrike by Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia has been under attack from Iranian drones and missiles for nearly a month. The kingdom has refrained from hitting back, but threats to target the Red Sea may change that. The Red Sea is Saudi Arabia's last remaining maritime route for shipping crude. If Iran carries out its threat, Riyadh would likely retaliate immediately. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a strategic waterway, and an attack on it could trigger a counterstrike. The conflict in the Middle East has undercut diplomatic moves by Riyadh to maintain stability in the Gulf.
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