Laith Marouf: Yemen Shoots Down Saudi Drone, Then to Strike Major Saudi Oil Facility

Dialogue Works · Jul 16, 2026 · 49m

This interview analyzes the escalating geopolitical crisis in West Asia, focusing on the growing strength of the Axis of Resistance. Key topics include the widespread rejection of Lebanon’s proposed agreements with Israel, the dominance of Popular Mobilization Units in Iraq, and Yemen’s successful defiance of the Saudi blockade, including strategic disruptions at Bab al-Mandeb. The discussion also highlights the vulnerability of GCC states, noting their lack of sovereignty as U.S. staging grounds and the severe risks of Iranian retaliation against critical infrastructure. Special attention is…