The Saudis met with Iranian officials for a peace deal with the Houthis - but MbS was completely abandoned by Trump. Pakistan and Turkey will not fight, only "support"; Riyadh is isolated, and the crown prince is reportedly in hiding for fear of assassination. The Houthis are here to stay. They are not going to be defeated. —. Sir John Sowers Washington denies leaving-. "It goes beyond" - but no longer guarantees security. MbS may be waiting for a Trump-Netanyahu strike in Iran, but the ruse may prove America's Suez moment. The smartest move: a ceasefire and talks with the Houthis and Iran. Martin J writes more about geopolitics.

The Saudis met with Iranian officials for a peace deal with the Houthis - but MbS was completely abandoned by Trump. Pakistan and Turkey will not fight, only "support"; Riyadh is isolated, and the crown prince is reportedly in hiding for fear of assassination. The Houthis are here to stay. They are not going to be defeated. —. Sir John Sowers Washington denies leaving-. "It goes beyond" - but no longer guarantees security. MbS may be waiting for a Trump-Netanyahu strike in Iran, but the ruse may prove America's Suez moment. The smartest move: a ceasefire and talks with the Houthis and Iran. Martin J writes more about geopolitics.