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Saudi Arabia under fire fled: but where are its allies?

Saudi Arabia has built a network of military and technological alliances for decades to consolidate itself as an economic and geopolitical power in the Middle East. However, the recent escalation of attacks by the Hutti has tested their defenses and the ability of their partners to protect the kingdom. Although some allies have offered defensive military support, doubts remain as to how far they are willing to engage in a new regional escalation. Is Riad discovering the limits of his alliances? In France 24 we analyzed it.

Politics

Saudi Arabia and Yemeni Government Advance Operation Against Hutian Rebels

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to immediately activate their joint defence pact and to prepare for the deployment of military forces and capabilities on Saudi territory, at a time when Riyadh is facing a further escalation of attacks by the Hutti of Yemen. A few weeks ago, the rebel group quickly advanced and took key positions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, increasing tension in the region.

Politics

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate their military alliance: what does it mean to the Huti threat?

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to deploy military forces and capabilities quickly into Saudi territory, in the first activation of the agreement they signed in August. The decision is in full escalation with the Hutti, which on Monday, 5 October, claimed to have attacked with missiles and drones airports, military facilities and an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia, following the offensive by the Government of Yemen to expel them from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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Saudi Arabia accuses the Huti rebels of attacking the sacred city of Medina

The Riyadh-led coalition that faces the insurgent group said that it had directed an offensive with drones against a Medina power plant, one of the most sacred cities of Islam, an accusation that was answered by the Huti in turn denouncing Saudi attacks against Sana & apos; a and other cities of Yemen. It is the greatest escalation of tensions since the UN-mediated truce came into force in 2022.

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Saudi Arabia thwarts attack with Huti missiles and seeks international support at the UN

On 25 September, Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted six ballistic missiles by the Huti rebels directed against Taif and Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, the latter headquarters of major oil facilities. At the UN, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud sought to alert about the consequences of these attacks and to add new international support. Saudi Arabia will also convene an emergency meeting with Turkey and Pakistan under its joint defence agreement. France, for its part, announced the deployment of a device

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Saudi Arabia issues its first air alert in Riyadh after Huti attack

Riad is under maximum alert for the first time since the beginning of the Huti offensive in the Red Sea. The attacks took place one day after demonstrations in Yemen in support of the rebels, who reject allegations of having attacked Mecca and claim that their targets are Saudi oil facilities and military bases.

World

Huties claim missile attacks on Riyadh and Aramco oil facilities

Saudi Arabia confirmed that the Huti rebels in Yemen attempted to attack their capital with a ballistic missile, the first attack on Riyadh since the escalation of fighting with Iran's allied rebels. The confirmation took place hours after the Hutti declared having attacked "strategic places" of the kingdom. On Sunday, September 20, Riyadh residents were in the middle of a new alert for a possible attack.

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