Saudi Arabia reaches out to Egypt for backing against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Recent drone attacks have targeted vital static oil infrastructure, including a pipeline strike threatening massive daily capacity, while militants vow to choke off the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, endangering 12 percent of the world's oil supply. With shipping lines facing severe disruption and increased risk from low-cost attack drones, military analysts weigh the challenges of securing key international waterways. #news #breakingnews #saudiarabia #oil