Israel and Saudi Arabia do not need to agree on every regional question to recognize that neither benefits from an Iranian proxy controlling a strategic waterway and threatening oil infrastructure.
Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman(photo credit: Canva, GoodFon, REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool)
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ByJPOST EDITORIALSEPTEMBER 16, 2026 06:00
The Middle East has a way of clarifying who shares interests when the missiles start flying.
Israel and Saudi Arabia have held US-mediated talks aimed at helping Riyadh defend itself against the Iran-backed Houthis. According to diplomatic sources, the talks were mediated by US Central Command and focused on possible Israeli intelligence assistance.
Israel should help.
DATE . 17/Sep/2026