The Yemeni Houthis are demanding $51 billion from Saudi Arabia and official recognition as rulers to stop hostilities, citing compensation for airstrikes and blockades. Riyadh fears that agreement will encourage more attacks. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is reluctant to negotiate without military gains, but fears heavy losses and a local backlash from deploying additional ground troops. Source: WSJ.
The Yemeni Houthis are demanding $51 billion from Saudi Arabia and official recognition as rulers to stop hostilities, citing compensation for airstrikes and blockades. Riyadh fears that agreement will encourage more attacks. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is reluctant to negotiate without military gains, but fears heavy losses and a local backlash from deploying additional ground troops. Source: WSJ.
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