Scott Lucas: Trump Might Be Making a Deal with the Houthis in a Total Middle East Chaos

<p>Scott Lucas joins us to analyse the latest developments in Middle East politics as the Trump administration pursues unconventional paths with the Houthis.</p><p><br></p><p>Although Iran supports the Houthis, they are not simply an Iranian proxy. Scott highlights that this group is a Yemeni movement with their own political, religious, and territorial ambitions.</p><p><br></p><p>The Bab el-Mandeb is a vital passage connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the wider global trade network. Houthi attacks on shipping have already caused major disruption, rerouting vessels and increasing shipping costs.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss how the group&#39;s growing presence along the coast also creates the possibility of a wider blockade, adding another source of pressure to the Strait of Hormuz and raising concerns about global oil supplies.</p><p><br></p><p>Scott reveals how Saudi Arabia is now facing a difficult situation. Its coalition in Yemen has been weakened by divisions with the United Arab Emirates and by the failure of government forces to stop the Houthi advance.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation and share your perspective on how these shifting alliances might reshape the region&#39;s future.</p><p><br></p><p>Support our independence and help us keep our content free for all to access by becoming a member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://RetortMedia.com/Support" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://RetortMedia.com/Support⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Notes &amp; Citations:</strong></p><p>⁠⁠<a href="https://retortmedia.com/podcasts/ceoretort/2026/09/17/scott-lucas-reveals-trump-might-be-making-a-deal-with-the-houthis-in-a-total-middle-east-chaos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://retortmedia.com/podcasts/ceoretort/2026/09/17/scott-lucas-reveals-trump-might-be-making-a-deal-with-the-houthis-in-a-total-middle-east-chaos/⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors &amp; Offers:</strong></p><ul><li>Proton Mail – Secure email that protects your privacy, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Start with as little as $1: <a href="https://www.proton.me/retort" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proton.me/retort⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Brain-FM – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits: <a href="https://www.brain.fm/ceor" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brain.fm/ceor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><stron