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Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
- Houthi rebels seized Red Sea positions and helped trigger drone attacks that forced a major Saudi pipeline to shut, threatening a vital shipping route and global trade.
- The disruptions have slashed Saudi oil flows to Asia and rattled markets, undermining Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's economic transformation plans.
- Washington's response under President Trump has been uneven, leaving Saudi Arabia uncertain about relying on U.S. backing or turning to riskier military or diplomatic options.
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