Saudi–UAE Alliance vs Houthis: Is the Gulf War Expanding? | Dr Nasir Baig

In this episode of Global Sach Podcast with Dr Nasir Baig, we examine the Saudi–UAE alliance against the Houthis, reports of the UAE’s renewed involvement in Yemen’s war, Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the growing pressure on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Saudi Vision 2030. The discussion explores Yemen’s fractured battlefield, including Taiz, reports of an attack on Aden’s Ma’asheeq Presidential Palace, the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), and the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). From Shabwah and Abyan to Socotra and Bab al-Mandab, we explain how control of ports, islands and shipping routes shapes the struggle for influence—and threatens Red Sea security, oil supplies and global trade. Can Saudi–Houthi negotiations in Muscat deliver a lasting ceasefire, reopen ports and airports, and ease Yemen’s humanitarian crisis? Against the backdrop of the US–Iran war, Dr Baig analyses Donald Trump’s warnings to Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy, American military deployments, and the risks surrounding Pickaxe Mountain and Iran’s nuclear programme. We discuss speculation about MOAB, Iran’s asymmetric deterrence, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential retaliation against US bases and Gulf infrastructure, including Al Dhafra Air Base, energy facilities, desalination plants, subsea cables and data centres. The episode also assesses unverified claims about symbolic strikes, UAE–Iran backchannel contacts, frozen assets and gold transfers. Could Iran join the Makkah Pact, also known as the Mecca Defence Alliance? We explore President Masoud Pezeshkian’s reported interest, Abbas Araghchi’s diplomacy, Saudi concerns, and the roles of Pakistan, Türkiye, Oman, Qatar and Egypt. Pakistan–Iran border restrictions, US political pressures ahead of the midterm elections, and the prospects for regional mediation complete this analysis of the Middle East crisis. Can MBS secure a lasting agreement with the Houthis? Will renewed Saudi–UAE cooperation change Yemen’s war—and can diplomacy prevent a wider Gulf conflict? Share your views in the comments and subscribe to Global Sach for Urdu news analysis with Dr Nasir Baig. Saudi–UAE Alliance vs Houthis: Is the Gulf War Expanding? | Dr Nasir Baig #SaudiArabia #UAE #Houthis #YemenWar #Iran #USIranWar #Trump #MBS #News #Gulf #MiddleEast #MakkahPact #GlobalSach #DrNasirBaig 00:00 Highlights 01:22 Middle East & Gulf Crisis 02:18 US Military Buildup & Iran’s Response 04:18 Yemen War & Houthi Advances 04:51 Taiz Siege 05:43 Aden Presidential Palace Attack 06:47 UAE Returns to Yemen & STC 08:56 Bab al-Mandab & Socotra 09:45 Iran’s Mediation Offer & Yemen’s Response 11:03 Saudi–Houthi Ceasefire Talks 11:52 MBS’s Dilemma & Vision 2030 12:57 US–Iran War & Symbolic Strike Claims 14:09 Trump’s Iran Strategy & Hormuz 16:02 Iran’s Deterrence & Gulf Infrastructure Risks 17:01 Vietnam, Afghanistan & Asymmetric Warfare 18:33 UAE–Iran Backchannel & Gold Transfer Claims 20:17 Trump’s MOAB Option & Gulf Risks 21:08 Could Iran Join the Makkah Pact? 24:07 Pakistan, Türkiye & Saudi Concerns 25:03 Pakistan–Iran Border Restrictions 26:36 What Happens Next in the Middle East? Check Out Our Other Videos: 1:    • Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrested: Cont...   2:    • The Greatest Debate on God’s Existence | J...   3:    • Qatar Crisis: UAE-Israel Alliance & New Gu...   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook:   / globalsachtv   Instagram:   / globalsach   TikTok:   / globalsach1   Join Dr. Nasir Baig’s Family Membership on YouTube to support Global Sach and get exclusive benefits. Join here:    / @globalsachtv   Check out our channel here:    / @globalsachtv   Don't forget to subscribe!