Saudi Arabia tries diplomacy to stop Houthi attacks from escalating.
According to people familiar with the matter, Saudi Arabia wants to use behind-the-scenes diplomacy to contain a renewed conflict with Houthi militants in order to avoid clashes with the Iran-backed group damaging its oil industry and economy.
According to people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information, the kingdom has held talks with the Yemen-based Houthis through Omani mediators and is still preparing military options if diplomacy fails.