00:00Saudi Arabia faces growing pressure. Think about that for a second.
00:03Saudi Arabia, a longtime U.S. security partner in the Gulf, is now facing a major regional challenge.
00:09The Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, putting growing pressure on shipping and Saudi interests.
00:16China has reportedly opened direct talks with the Houthis, seeking guarantees for the safe passage of Chinese ships through the
00:22Red Sea.
00:22Meanwhile, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-backed effort at the United Nations to extend independent monitoring of sanctions on
00:29Iran.
00:30China has also reportedly urged Iran to restrain the Houthis.
00:33At the same time, Washington has reportedly held talks with Houthi representatives over the safety of American and Israeli vessels.
00:39Everyone appears to be protecting their own interests, and Saudi Arabia is facing growing pressure along one of the world's
00:44most important waterways.
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