Yemeni govt strikes Houthis as tensions rise amid reports of planned Saudi offensive
Yemen's government has launched military strikes aimed at Houthi positions in Sanaa, marking a significant escalation amid the Houthis' recent announcement of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. As tensions rise, reports indicate that Saudi Arabia could unleash a major offensive against Houthi forces along the Red Sea coast, potentially mobilizing over 100,000 Yemeni troops depending on the…
Yemen's internationally recognized government has intensified military operations against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Sanaa and Saada. The Yemeni armed forces launched strikes against what they claimed were "vital targets" held by the Houthis. Meanwhile, Houthi media reported Saudi Arabia had attacked Sanaa, though Riyadh has not yet confirmed the allegation.
This comes as tensions rise over control of the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia reportedly plans a large-scale offensive to reverse Houthi gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast and regain control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, potentially involving over 100,000 troops.
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