Former ambassador on Saudi-Yemeni push to retake control of Red Sea shipping lanes

NPR | By A Martínez

Published October 6, 2026 at 4:50 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the new military offensive launched by Saudi Arabia and Yemeni forces against the Iran-backed Houthis.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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