Saudi Arabia Under Siege Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation

Saudi Arabia has raised security alerts across various regions, including the sacred city of Mecca, in response to attacks from Iran-backed Houthis. This move marks the most extensive alert since the recent escalation in Middle East tensions, with crucial sites targeted.

The Houthis have gained significant control over Yemen's Red Sea coastline, impacting one of the world's vital maritime routes, the Bab el-Mandeb, threatening regional oil shipments and straining global oil supply chains.

Amid rising oil prices, Saudi Arabia, backed by US support, is tackling the dual challenge of ensuring oil flow through the East-West Pipeline and navigating complex multinational relations to maintain global energy stability.