Saudi Prince Seeks Allies as Houthi Attacks Threaten Red Sea Oil Routes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Tuesday. The two leaders called for free and secure navigation in the Red Sea. The talks focused on the threat from Yemen's Houthi group, which is backed by Iran. The Houthis control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key waterway for global oil shipments. Saudi Arabia vowed to respond "firmly" to Houthi attacks on the Red Sea. The attacks have disrupted one of the world's most important trade routes.