Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's crown prince met with the president of Egypt in Cairo to secure regional backing as the kingdom faces escalating Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and infrastructure. The assaults by Yemen's rebels, which have rattled vital oil transport routes and driven market impacts, prompted both nations to demand safe and open passage through the region.

In response to the security threats, Riyadh has vowed to retaliate against the Houthi movement. The situation has intensified following the rebels' seizure of control over the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, directly threatening Saudi-linked vessels and prompting heightened diplomatic and security coordination between the two regional allies.