Shea Levin — text status

Saudi officials are increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration over what they describe as a lack of decisive U.S. action against the Houthis, according to Channel 12. One Saudi source close to the royal family said the Houthis are exploiting Washington’s lack of a “practical decision,” leaving Riyadh to “pay the price on the ground.” Another Saudi official criticized the lack of regional support, saying Pakistan and Türkiye have offered little beyond statements. Riyadh increasingly feels it has been left to confront the Houthis alone and is considering a new strategy to secure the Red Sea.