Saudi Arabia Under Fire from All Sides: Militia Attacks and Rebel Gains

Saudi Arabia is facing increased military pressure on its northern and southern borders, posing one of the toughest challenges yet for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The kingdom's East-West pipeline was forced to close due to attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias, which had emerged as a key conduit for oil exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

In addition, Houthi rebels in Yemen, also supported by Tehran, have stepped up their assault on southern targets and seized strategic islands in the Bab el-Mandeb waterway.

An expert told the Financial Times that this is 'a test on all fronts' of MBS' leadership in the kingdom.