Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has reportedly intervened to prevent Russia from supplying anti-ship cruise missiles to the Houthis in Yemen. According to US intelligence sources, Russian President Vladimir Putin had considered arming the Houthis with these missiles. The Saudi leader's intervention, which involved negotiations with Russia, aimed to halt the transfer of these weapons to the Iranian-backed group in Yemen. This move, revealed by Middle East Eye (MEE) and confirmed by a Senior US official, underscores the strategic dynamics and alliances in the region, particularly between Russia and Iran, and the influence of Saudi Arabia in regional security matters. The Saudi leader effectively vetoed the Russian plan.
Middle East Eye : Until a few months ago, Putin was thinking of supplying weapons to the Houthis, but Saudi Arabia held negotiations with the Russians to prevent it. https://t.co/fMNKFELESw
MEE reveals: Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman if he was opposed to Russia arming the Houthis with anti-ship cruise missiles. Saudi leader vetoed the Russian plan https://t.co/PpMYzTT7p2 https://t.co/FIqAmVhEdr
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman urged Putin not to arm Houthis in Yemen with cruise missiles, Senior US official tells MEE https://t.co/YjiX9bhmjZ https://t.co/6OKOcSKf1S
MEE reveals: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman urged Putin not to arm Houthis in Yemen with anti-ship cruise missiles, US intelligence says https://t.co/DrgfbdeQJ1 https://t.co/M6JL7OksVc
#Russia supplying #Iran's IRGC in Yemen ("the Houthis") with weapons is entirely believable - Moscow's lockstep strategic alliance with the Iranian Revolution has involved inter alia provided close-air support to Hizballah. But the idea MBS "vetoed" this is dubious. https://t.co/gJv8jQvyHV
According to a US intelligence official, Russia has considered giving anti-ship missiles to the Houthis. Reportedly, MBS intervened to stop the plans. https://t.co/sIFJRqgRvu