The King gave backing: Saudi Arabia breaks the tools against the Iranian axis

Saudi Arabia is escalating its stance against the Houthis and Iran: the coalition destroyed three missile facilities, a joint military command was approved in Kuwait, and Riyadh rejected a Houthi demand for $51 billion. The moves come after bin Salman received backing from King Salman.

Saudi Arabia is hardening its policy toward the Houthis and Iran, following a meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman on November 3, in which he received backing to toughen positions. On November 9, the Saudi-led coalition attacked and destroyed three Houthi missile facilities, one of which was built with Iranian assistance. The next day, Gulf defense ministers approved the establishment of a joint forward military command in Kuwait. Meanwhile, Riyadh rejected a Houthi demand for $51 billion, part of which, according to the report, was intended for Iran. The article notes that Saudi Arabia also seeks to enlist Israel in its moves, as part of reshaping the balance of power in the Gulf.