Jim Mattis, in Saudi Visit, Calls for Political Solution in Yemen The defense secretary wants to nudge Sunni Arabs, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Iranian-supported Houthi fighters back to the bargaining table. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:With a Second President in Jail, Brazil’s Carwash Probe Lives onDeath Toll in Africa Climbs Past 600 After CycloneDeath Toll in Africa Climbs Past 600 After CycloneMaduro Digs In. It’s an Old Strategy, but It May Work.New Zealand Bans the Christchurch Suspect’s ManifestoMueller Report, North Korea Sanctions, N.C.A.A.: Your Friday Evening Briefing