Yemen’s Houthis: New Mediators in Iran War? Is MBS’ Saudi Arabia Sidelined? | Akram Naeem Bharoka

Yemen’s Houthis: New Mediators in Iran War? Is MBS’ Saudi Arabia being sidelined in the rapidly changing Middle East power struggle? In this episode of Timeline, Akram Naeem Bharoka takes a deep look at the changing role of Yemen’s Houthis in the Iran conflict, the Red Sea crisis, Saudi Arabia’s position, and the evolving regional balance of power. The discussion examines the reported U.S.–Houthi contacts in Muscat, the significance of the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, and the question of why Saudi Arabia may be facing increasing diplomatic and strategic pressure. Why would the Houthis allow some countries’ ships to pass while restricting Saudi-linked interests? Could Bab el-Mandeb become a major bargaining chip in the wider Iran war? The video also explores the reported incident near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, the absence of a Houthi claim, Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic outreach to the United States and China, Iran’s position toward the Houthis, and the possibility that the Houthis are developing an independent strategic role rather than functioning simply as an Iranian proxy. Akram Naeem Bharoka also examines six major factors behind the Houthis’ growing strategic importance: Bab el-Mandeb, Red Sea shipping, the difference between Iran’s and the Houthis’ strategic interests, the economic cost of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, U.S. interests in regional de-escalation, and the future of Iran–Houthi relations. Could the Houthis gain political, economic, or territorial concessions in return for helping open the Red Sea? Could a Saudi-Houthi settlement reshape Yemen? What happens to Saudi Arabia if Washington, Tehran, and the Houthis negotiate around Riyadh rather than with it? The video also addresses important uncertainties and competing claims, including the exact nature of the Muscat contacts, responsibility for certain reported attacks, the alleged role of the Houthis in regional incidents, and claims surrounding large gatherings in Sana’a. Watch the full geopolitical analysis to understand why Yemen, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb may all be becoming part of one interconnected regional equation. Sources and references mentioned in the video are provided where available. #Yemen #Houthis #Iran #SaudiArabia #MBS #IranWar #YemenWar #RedSea #BabElMandeb #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #IranSaudiArabia #USIran #Houthi #SaudiArabiaNews #MiddleEastCrisis #RedSeaCrisis #AkramNaeemBharoka #Timeline Disclaimer: This video is created for news commentary, educational, informational, and geopolitical analysis purposes. It discusses publicly reported events, statements, allegations, and interpretations concerning Yemen, the Houthis, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the wider Middle East.This content does not endorse, glorify, or promote violence, terrorism, armed conflict, or any government, military, political organization, or armed group. Check Out Our Other Videos: 1:    • Punjabi Philosopher Baba Bulleh Shah Kaun ...   2:    • Boorhi Maa Ki Adhi Roti Bhi Bardasht Nahin...   3:    • History Of Jamalo Sheedi - Lansdowne Bridg...   Vlog Central Team: Ejaz Virk — Director of Production Umair Qadeer — Digital Creator Abdurrab Afzal — NLE Dil Nasheen — NLE Zeeshan Khalid — NLE Tauqeer Abbas — Cameraman Asim Malik — Cameraman Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook:   / vlogcentralpk   Instagram:   / vlogcentralpk   TikTok:   / vlogcentralpk   Twitter: https://x.com/VlogCentralPk Get In Touch: Contact us at vlogcentralpk@gmail.com Check out our channel here:    / @vlogcentraltv   Don't forget to subscribe!