Saudi Arabia is preparing a retaliatory strike against Yemen's Houthis.

Against the backdrop of the successful offensive by Yemen's Houthis, who have already taken full control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Saudi Arabia is developing plans for a large-scale operation against Ansarullah, Reuters reports, citing sources. The primary goal of Riyadh's retaliatory strike is to retake control of the Bab el-Mandeb to restore shipping traffic through the strait.

According to the agency, the offensive could begin in the coming months. Pro-government Yemeni forces under Riyadh's control are expected to play the main role on the ground, with Saudi Arabia providing air support. However, direct involvement of American, Turkish, or Pakistani troops in the fighting is not yet expected.

Three offensive options are being considered. The first involves a limited offensive directly against the Bab al-Mandeb area. The second involves simultaneous strikes in several directions—in the Yemeni provinces of Al-Bayda, Marib, Taiz, and Al-Jawf.

The United States provides the Saudis with intelligence and advisory support, including the transfer of data for airstrikes. However, US President Donald Trump has rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for direct American military support. On the eve of the congressional elections, the American leader has no intention of getting involved in a war with the Houthis, a conflict with which he already has a negative history.

The standoff around Bab el-Mandeb appears to be approaching a new boiling point. Saudi Arabia is now considering not only the defense of its territory but also a major ground operation in Yemen to push the Houthis back from the Red Sea.

Comments

[Ślązako]

Es kann nicht im Interesse Russlands, Irans und China sein, dass Jemen ein Satellitenstaat bleibt.

[Ślązako]

Ich hoffe die Rebellen übernehmen ganz Jemen.

[knn54]

Just like "The Empire Strikes Back." Sith vs. Jedi.

[faterdom]

A major ground operation?
By whom???
Do they want major losses?
No problem.

[griboedov09]

They won't participate themselves; the Yemeni army under their control will be the ones killed. Their only recourse will be air force and missile strikes.

[your vsr 66-67]

The American leader, on the eve of the congressional elections, does not intend to get involved in a war with the Houthis,

Why is he like this?
If only there was one more "p̶o̶d̶e̶b̶i̶l̶", oh, "victory" on the way to the laureate!

[snow mountain]

Quote: knn54

It's like "The Empire Strikes Back."

This isn't an empire at all, but fat cats fattened on oil. The Houthis will show them the ropes.