News Analysis: Saudi Arabia once counted on U.S. protection. Now it's pivoting to new alliances Faced with escalating Houthi attacks and a reluctant U.S. administration unwilling to intervene, Saudi Arabia is actively seeking regional defense partnerships. Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-10-02/saudis-who-once-counted-on-u-s-protection-pivot-to-new-alliances