US Nominates New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia as Houthi Threats Persist

President Trump has nominated Wesley Hunt as the new U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The nomination comes as Saudi Arabia faces ongoing threats from the Houthis and seeks to navigate its security options without direct U.S. support. A U.S. official told i24NEWS that Israel has a 'golden opportunity' to win over Saudi Arabia as Turkey and Pakistan falter. Pakistan's representative to the UN Security Council expressed support for Saudi Arabia's right to defend its territory. A former U.S. ambassador discussed how Saudi Arabia will face these threats without U.S. support.