Saudi allies rally as Houthi attacks escalate, complicating Riyadh’s options
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Earlier this month, fighting erupted again between the Houthi rebels, who control the western third of Yemen, the internationally recognized government, and Saudi Arabia, which supports the government. After initial Saudi successes, the Houthis launched a counterattack, and have even begun attacking the monarchy's energy infrastructure. All signs point to Riyadh's math being very bad, and they will not be able to recover from this situation by f…
The Yemeni war has intensified again after several years of relative calm, and the Houthis have strengthened their position by advancing on the Red Sea coast and areas near Bab al-Mandab. The weakness and dispersion of Yemeni government forces against the centralized structure of the Houthis has further complicated the situation. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is hesitant between military intervention and negotiations, and the continuation of th…
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Saudi Arabia has spent years trying to escape an uncomfortable reality: For all its wealth and growing influence, it cannot guarantee its own security. That reality has returned with a vengeance. Iran-backed Houthi forces have swept down Yemen’s Red Sea coast, capturing Mokha and strategic positions around the Bab al-Mandab Strait while launching missiles and […]
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, despite continuous air support, are unable to stop the advance of the Houthi rebels. While the Saudi hinterland is already threatened by ballistic missiles and drones, the unity of the coalition has broken down, and the US administration remains cautious. Riyadh finally turned to its European allies: the British are supporting the Saudis with air refueling, while the French are supporting the Saudis wit…
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